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Your Paper... Your Thoughts Do you think the county should grant tax breaks to large corporations in the name of economic development? Caitlyn Kogel, a 20 year-old nursing student from Hollywood said she wouldn’t support tax breaks if they were just for large corporations. “I don’t think we need anymore large businesses in this area. This is like a rural area … I do think though that large corporations shouldn’t get tax cuts unless all businesses get tax cuts.” “I don’t see how it could hurt. Large corporations bring a lot of jobs with them,” said 68 year-old Matthew Burroughs from Charlotte Hall (who declined to be photographed). “Maryland’s taxes on corporations are kind of steep, from what I understand, so I think offering tax breaks might attract more businesses to this area.” Adam Martin, 18, from California, said he wouldn’t support tax breaks for corporations because it wouldn’t draw consumers. “If the tax breaks are for corporations then no, because my mom – we just opened a business and had to close it down because it’s so crappy here … people don’t go out as much anymore because they’re spending too much money on other stuff.”

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Thursday, August 20, 2009 “I’m sure they wanted a bailout like everyone else … I was not in support of bailing out an oil company … that does not maintain their property.”

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- Commissioner Larry Jarboe (R-Golden Beach), talking about a run-down gas station on Great Mills Road

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No Grant-Funded ‘Bailout’ For Vacant Gas Station In Great Mills

Commissioners Look To Other Ways Of Dealing With Eyesores Commissioner President Francis Jack Russell said he did not allow a proposal to accept federal grant money to buy and then demolish an old gas station on Great Mills Road to come to a vote by the Board of County Commissioners because it smacked of bailing out a private company. Instead, Russell told The County Times, the county will turn its energies into examining its ordinances dealing with blighted properties and how to strengthen them. “We’re not going to bail out the developer on this,” Russell (DSt. George’s Island) said Monday. “We’re going to look at the blight ordinance and see if we can enhance it somewhat.” The original plan involved the county’s Community Development Corporation using nearly $600,000 in federal grant money, to be approved by the commissioner board, to buy the station and the property from Waldorfbased Besche Oil and demolish the old, abandoned structure that many in the community and county consider an eyesore.

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Another gas station across from the old Mobil station on Chancellors Run Road is in similar deteriorating condition. The plan also involved reselling the property after it was cleaned up to recoup some of the money, but Russell said, it was uncertain if the county would have gotten more or less than the price they paid for it. “Who knows,” Russell said. Paul Colonna, vice president of Besche Oil, which owns the property, said that the future of the property was uncertain. The whole affair was also disappointing, he said, since Besche Oil had been working on the deal for two years with the Community Development Corporation, a quasi-government agency tasked mainly with revitalizing the aging portions of Lexington Park. “I’m a little disappointed with the county commissioners for not even bringing it to the table,” Collona said. “We didn’t rebuild there because it wasn’t [economically] feasible.” The arrival of larger chain gas stations such as Sheetz at the intersection of Route 5 and WaWa just up the street on Great Mills Road, which received a property tax break for a 10 year period,

meant that the business could no longer compete, Colonna said. Also, the deal to bring in a pharmacy for that piece of property fell through when they could not acquire a small sliver of land just outside the property to meet their building requirements, Colonna said. The cost to Besche Oil if it were to demolish the building could amount o about $80,000 in total, Colonna said. “We’re not certain we’ll do that,” he said. Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) said that the county needed to focus on removing restrictions that made it harder for small businesses to compete and turn a profit. “I’d be in supportive of reducing taxes if businesses have a tough time,” Jarboe said. He added, though, that he would have liked the chance to vote against a proposal to buy the Mobil station property with federal grant money. “I’m sure they wanted a bailout like everyone else,” Jarboe said. “I was not in support of bailing out an oil company … that does not maintain their property.”

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A couple of years ago Rich Johnson of Valley Lee found out that his home was listed in state tax assessment records as something other than his primary residence; he also found out that for at least three years he had been charged too much on property taxes. “I was being overtaxed, but they fixed it, and I got a $5,000 check,” said Johnson, who is also running for county commissioner. State assessment officials in St. Mary’s County say that the problem of homes being misidentified either as a primary residence or as a nonprimary residence is both costing some taxpayers too much and the state some of its revenue. Sean Powell, supervisor of assessments in the state’s countybased office, said that the reason someone would pay more property taxes if their home was misidentified as something other than their primary dwelling is because of the state’s Homestead Tax Credit. The Homestead credit caps taxable assessment increases on a primary residence to 10 percent or less as long as the owner stays there year to year. The legislation was designed to help homeowners cope with large property tax assessment increases. For a person who owns property that is not his or her primary

home, his or her tax bill on that is higher, he said, because it’s not that person’s homestead or primary house. But the information regarding whether a person’s home is a primary residence or not is not always accurate, Powell said, and the assessments office is using the homestead tax credit application process to get accurate information and correct the problem. But, he said, property owners should not wait. “We’re encouraging people to check,” Powell told The County Times. “About 90 percent of them [errors] are owner corrected.” Powell said also that citizens are calling the assessments office and telling officials about property owners whose several homes may be listed as primary domiciles but in fact are being used as rental properties. He warned that there were other problems with information being inaccurate. “It has other consequences than taxes, it cause your interest rates to go up,” Powell said. Powell said that one of the reasons that property information might have been corrupted was that some owners’ addresses were different than their mailing address, such as with a post office box. “It’s being corrected as we go along,” Powell said.

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When Keara Schmeiser and Elizabeth Morrison, both county residents, went to a youth leadership conference in Chevy Chase this summer, they said the speakers there told them they should go back to their communities and find a way to inspire them. So the two 16-year-olds found a way they hope will work; they’ve organized a 9/11 memorial to honor those lost in the terror attacks in New York City and the Pentagon nearly 10 years ago. They plan to plant 2,977 American cemetery flags on the grounds of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for Sept. 11, which will actually be open for public viewing from Sept. 6 through Sept. 12.

“We want to involve out entire community so we don’t forget what happened that day,” Schmeiser, of Leonardtown, told The County Times of the upcoming event. “We wanted to thank those who protected our freedom.” Morrison said that the management of the veteran’s home is behind them, as is a corporate sponsor, Cintas Uniforms, which has donated the money for all the flags. “In the course of a month, it’s blown up,” said Morrison, of Hollywood, about the speed with which the campaign has gained steam. “We’ve gotten donations to buy the flags and we’ve got a great location.” At the event there will also be a special mailbox where visitors can bring letters and cards to send to service members serving abroad, veterans at the home and wounded veterans recovering from their injuries.

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Today’s Newsmaker In Brief On the problem of blighted or abandoned homes in St. Mary’s County. I don’t think the county is overrun by that. Commissioner Thomas A. Mattingly (D-Leonardtown)

On the availability of mental health and substance abuse treatment for veterans in Southern Maryland. The VA [Veterans’ Administration] needs to come down here and do more than talk about the services they offer [in Washington D.C.]. They need to offer them here. Connie Walker, president of the Southern Maryland Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Blighted Properties Under A Microscope By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners gave the go-ahead to county land use staff Tuesday to begin working with community stakeholders and property owners to examine ways to deal with blighted properties in the county. But officials acknowledge that with this first step, the real work – and perhaps controversy – begins. “I’m not sure how you’ll define that,” said Commissioner Thomas A. Mattingly (D-Leonardtown) about what constitutes a blighted property. “That’ll be part of the discussion this work group will have.” Mattingly said that the board’s focus on blighted properties arose from concerns over an abandoned gas station on Great Mills Road that was to be bought and demolished with federal funds. Commissioners were asked to approve the use of the funds but they declined to vote. At the crux of the issue are the rights of property owners and how they will be protected, officials say. Many of the blighted or abandoned structures are privately owned, and the county might consider tax liens or condemnation as possible avenues of relieving the problem, Mattingly said, but the process to get to that type of action would have to be well thought out. “We have to continue to respect

property rights out there,” he said. Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) said that while some aging properties might be the focus of ire from the community, others might see something like a dilapidated tobacco barn as a target for preservation and not condemnation and demolition. “Maybe it’s going down hill, but it’s still a big part of history,” Jarboe said while in session after listening to a presentation from the Community Development Corporation about the need to examine the ordinances. “This will be the challenge.” Jarboe said later that a task force that leads to greater government oversight of the issue was not the answer; he said that the county could work with property owners in the confines of current law to solve problems. One option, he said, was for property owners to donate their blighted structure to a local fire department for a controlled burn, where firefighters could get live training. “Whether it’s grape counters [for wineries] or blight inspectors, it requires another level of government,” Jarboe said. “I’m not a big supporter of that.” He said that the current deadlock over a proposed accord to allow more wineries in the county, with one unresolved question being whether to require them to buy a certain percentage of local fruit, would pale in comparison with this

Photo By Guy Leonard County officials have said properties like this one on Sandgates Road north of Hollywood are the reason the county needs to reexamine how it deals with blighted or abandoned properties.

one faced by the commissioners, planning staff and the community. “This will probably move slower than the wineries, and that’s not moving fast at all,” Jarboe said. Robin Finnacom, director of the Community Development Corporation, told commissioners in her presentation that blighted properties, while perhaps

privately owned, still affected other owners nearby. “Some of this will generate a strong response; we’re talking about property rights,” Finncom said. “The way we’ve treated these properties is just to … let nature take her course. “When we depress property values we affect tax revenues.”

Developer Looking at Elms Property for Power Plant By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The state may confi rm a developer by the end of the year to eventually build a power plant on the Elms property near Dameron, according to the recorded minutes of a local, government-appointed advisory committee. The minutes of the July 15 meeting of the Elms Advisory Committee, which oversees the use of the countyleased portion of the Elms site, show a member of the state’s Department of Natural Resources Power Plant Research Project, Sandy Patti, making the statement: “Ms. Patti stated [the power plant project] is continuing to work with a confidential developer for the power plant site. Ms. Patti stated they are hoping to have a confi rmation from the developer by the end of the year.” Patti could not be reached for comment but Niles Primrose, program manager for the research project, confi rmed the statement. “We’re still hoping for that,” Primrose said. “We’re

still in the preliminary stages.” Primrose declined to reveal the name of the developer, but said that the interested party had come to the state with the proposal. “They’re interested in looking at the property as a potential power plant site,” Primrose said. The Elms property has long been targeted as a potential power plant site dating back even to 1976 when an Environmental Protection Agency report named it as such. Primrose said that any power produced from the proposed plant could be used anywhere in the state. “It could feed into the local grid so it could be used [in St. Mary’s],” Primrose said. “The purpose would be to sell the power into the grid … basically it’s a wholesaler.” The power plant would be situated on the state-owned portion (about 540 acres of the nearly 1,000 acres at the Elms property, which also encompasses Elms Beach park. Primrose could not say how much land of that 540 acres would be taken up for the power plant, only that no sporting activities would be allowed near it.

“Whatever ground the company took, it would be off limits to hunting,” he said. The county-leased portion of the Elms has long been home to the Elms Environmental Education Center and more recently a controversy involving hunters who say they have been steadily pushed off the 476-acre tract of land in favor of the center, which hosts several thousand children on field trips throughout the school year. Earlier this year the Board of County Commissioners, the Board of Education, which runs the center, and hunters forged a compromise to allow bow hunting on 85 acres of land away from the center. The county only had to wait for the blessing of DNR Secretary John Griffi n to provide management for hunting on the site, but he declined the compromise. Local officials were disappointed in the response and Commissioner Lawrence D. Jarboe (R-Golden Beach) said they would try to meet again with Griffi n to allow hunters on the site.

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County Looking To Leonardtown, Town Gives Nod To Emergency Equipment Site Guy Leonard preliminary approval from the town last year. Others For Help With Wineries By Staff Writer The Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department also By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Recently the county’s director of Land Use and Growth Management, Derick Berlage, placed a call to Leonardtown for some information, specifically how the town was able to approve a winery in its limits. Here’s what he found. “All we did was add one word to the zoning ordinance,” said Town Administrator Laschelle McKay. “We added wineries as an approved use in the recreation and parks zoning district.” It was a lot easier for the town to allow a winery than the county, it seems, since Berlage’s department has been tasked with coming up with a zoning text amendment to allow commercial wineries in the county after the Board of County Commissioners rejected the proffered text amendment about two weeks ago. Some thought the ordinance as written was too restrictive, while others did not like the basic definition of a winery under the proposed change, while one commissioner recused himself because of a conflict of interest. It left the board in a 2-to-2 deadlock and land use staff looking for other options. “I was just brainstorming [when

calling Leonardtown] as I have been with others in the community, “ Berlage said. “We’re consulting with a lot of people. Berlage said he has spoken with residents in Calvert and Frederick counties about how wineries are approved and run there to see what could work here. In Calvert wineries can be approved on very small amounts of land, he said, but are a conditional use and not a permitted one, which means that applicants must get special approval to grow the grapes. In Frederick County there are two types of wineries, Berlage told The County Times. There are farm-style wineries that grow grapes and make wine as well as commercial wineries that make the wine and sell it without growing any fruit. Currently the commissioners appear stymied on whether to allow wineries in the rural and low-density areas of the county only or with a mix allowed in commercial areas as well. Berlage said getting information from Leonardtown was useful but that the details from the counties might be more helpful. “They’re more in the position we’re in,” Berlage said. “We need something more general in its application.”

The Leonardtown Planning and Zoning Board approved a plan Monday to allow a county-owned emergency equipment shelter on Baldridge Street. The 9,500-square-foot site is designed to be a central storage unit for all of the county’s sensitive, high-tech equipment used during accidents or disasters involving hazardous or even radioactive substances. DeAnn Adler, town planner, said that the county could begin building the site at the governmental center in Leonardtown as soon as it received a building permit. The emergency equipment shelter project has been about four years in the making, with the project getting

got approval to buy a special vehicle that can operate in hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive situations using federal homeland security grant money from 2007 after the Board of County Commissioners signed off on an agreement at their Tuesday meeting. The grant funds flowed through the county and required the commissioners’ agreement. The $23,360 in grants will help buy the vehicle that can be used to transport emergency responders to several disaster-type environments, such as brush fires and even search-and-rescue operations. As part of the agreement the Leonardtown volunteers agreed to maintain the vehicle themselves.

Leonardtown Wharf Waterfront Celebration The revitalized Leonardtown Wharf has become a treasured spot for picnicking, sunset watching or just relaxing with friends and family. On Sunday, Sept. 12, join in the celebration of its waterfront history from noon to 5 p.m. One of the many highlights of the event will be the Challenge Cup between St. Mary’s Ryken and Leonardtown High School. Keelboat and dinghy races will also take place and will be open to all participants. Many activities and events are planned including musical performances by local school groups, a one-act performance by Newtowne Players depicting the founding of Maryland, strolling minstrel David Norris, storytime by Leonardtown Library, water related exhibits and much more. Enjoy a kayak or canoe excursion on beautiful Breton Bay, participate in the many craft workshops and

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visit Tudor Hall for an Artist’s Gathering and Key Family Exhibit.Take a round-trip boat tour aboard the beautiful Samuel M. Bailey from Leonardtown Wharf to St. Clements Island, where you can tour the lighthouse and enjoy an onboard lecture by Pete Himmelheber. Tickets for the trip are available for $25 per person at the Leonardtown Library. For more information, go to http://leonardtown. somd.com or call 301-475-9791.

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IT’S TUBBY TIME $25 Million in Supplies Unaccounted For at Chesapeake Pet Resort & Day Spa! ANNAPOLIS (AP) - A legislative audit of the State Highway Administration has found continuing problems in the way the agency tracks public property. The report released last week found inadequate controls over about $25.7 million in materials and supplies. That meant auditors could not account for articles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The audit criticized lax controls over the

agency’s contracts, equipment and spending, but unlike past audits, no examples of criminal wrongdoing were found. Auditors say the agency is still isn’t ensuring supervisory approval and adequate documentation of purchases at about one-third of its 35 locations. On more than half the invoices examined, auditors say SHA didn’t gather enough information to verify contractors’ labor charges.

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Judge Says PG’s Furloughs Violate Constitution GREENBELT (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that Prince George’s County violated the U.S. Constitution when it furloughed 5,900 workers to save $17 million. U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams Jr. ruled Tuesday that the county violated the contract clause, which bars states from passing laws “impairing the obligation of contracts.” Williams wrote that county officials could

have used “more moderate alternatives” to trim the budget in the last fiscal year. Williams ordered the two sides to discuss how the employees will be repaid. County officials say the ruling will mean “massive layoffs” and they plan to appeal. Last month, the county council approved a second round of 10-day furloughs for the new fiscal year.

2 Senators Want Broader Probe of Constellation Pay ANNAPOLIS (AP) - Two state senators have asked Maryland’s attorney general to expand his investigation into Constellation Energy CEO Mayo Shattuck’s compensation. In a letter dated Aug. 10 to Attorney General Douglas Gansler, Sens. Jamie Raskin and James Brochin say that about 30 percent of Constellation’s compensation costs goes to Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. The senators say they’re concerned that future costs will be borne by BGE and its ratepayers and want to

know why such costs are being allocated to BGE. Constellation spokesman Rob Gould says the Public Service Commission must approve any executive compensation costs that are part of the electric distribution rates BGE customers pay. Gould says that hasn’t happened since 1993, which was before Shattuck joined the company.

Professor Develops Next Generation Guitar COLLEGE PARK (AP) - University of Maryland engineering professor Bruce Jacob, like many musicians, hears sounds in his head and struggles to find a way to hear those notes with his ears. So he and two engineering students spent about a year studying and working with the magnets wrapped in copper wire that use vibrations from guitar strings to create the sounds that come out of speakers, amplifiers and recorders. Late one night, a year into the project, Jacob said he used a circuit board and finally figured out how to create adjustable guitars able to make any kind of sound - even the ones that matched what he heard in his head. Jacob and students Timothy Babich and Justin Ahmanson designed little pegs on the circuit board in the back of their guitars that configure the coils to just the right sound in a few seconds. Then they formed their own business, Coil, to use their patent pending technology in guitars starting at $1,000. They’ve invested $100,000 in the company and use University of Maryland office space and money from a university research grant to sell the Korean-made instruments. Beyond just creating a certain tone - well any tone, really - Jacob said Coil guitars tran-

scend the presence the instruments have because of the engineering and math he and the students have put into their work. “These things are pop culture icons, but 90 percent of them are electrical engineering and mathematics,” Jacob said. But industry members like Rick Hogue, owner of Garrett Park Guitars in Annapolis and Severna Park aren’t excited yet. “There’s been no real good new designs since 1950,” Hogue said. “Rock ‘n’ roll was born on those instruments.” Michael Molenda, editor in chief of Guitar Player, said, people play guitars for a minute or two and instantly know if it’s a good guitar. “They either speak to you or not. It either feels nice and sexy in your hands - ‘I’ve just gotta have this, it feels like an extension of my soul’ - or it doesn’t,” he said. Jacob, even if no one else, has that special feeling about his Coil guitar when he remembers the first time he played it during the year of experimenting. “I plugged it in, and it just leaped to life. I was like, ‘Duuuuuuuuuude! It worked!’ I was giddy. I was leaping around the house. I was just trying,” Jacob said, “to get that sound in my head.”

State Makes Flat Offer to Buy Crab Licenses Holders of Maryland crabbing licenses will be offered $2,260 for their permits, state officials announced Monday, ending a buyback effort in which licensees were allowed to name their price in a reverse auction. Maryland is hoping to reduce the number of outstanding crabbing licenses, many of which are not used actively and make it difficult to accurately manage the crab population, which has dropped

sharply in recent years. The Department of Natural Resources said it will decline all of the 494 bids it had received and instead offer $2,260. For those who decide not to sell, two options are being considered for inactive holders of Limited Crab Catcher licenses, which currently allow unlimited trot line crabbing and up to 50 crab pots, said Brenda Davis, blue crab program manager for the Maryland DNR.

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Guide Helps Families Talk to Kids About Drinking The upcoming school year brings new classes, activities and often new social opportunities that may include peer pressure to experiment with underage drinking. Though resistance can be difficult for teens, as a parent, your involvement has significant impact on your child’s decisions. According to the 2008 GK Roper Youth Report, 74 percent of 8-to-17 year olds cite their parents as the No. 1 influence on whether they drink alcohol. That’s why Guy Distributing Co., Inc. offers “Family Talk About Drinking”, a free guide designed to encourage open ad honest communication between parents and children to help prevent underage drinking. Strong educational programs such as these,

paired with effective law enforcement, are essential to make progress in the fight against underage drinking and teen drunk driving. According to the Partnership for Drug-Free America, all measures of teen alcohol use have declined since 1998. Here in Maryland, 72 percent of 12-to-20 year olds do not drink, according to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. We must continue to guide and influence youth to ensure the progress persists. For a free parent guide, go to familytalkonline.com or come by our place of business in Leonardtown.

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Many times in the history of this great nation we have witnessed public dissent, we have witnessed people marching on government to be heard. We have witnessed name calling and shouting, threats and acts of violence, protesters with Guy Distributing Co. Inc. signs, countered by other protesters with counter signs. We have seen town hall Leonardtown, Md. meetings in years gone by fi lled with folks upset with their government. As a nation we have protected and cherished the rights of free people to stand up and voice dissent. Not just on American soil, but all across the globe, America has promoted freedom of the people to push back against any government which What happens when you need a friend and sage in action. I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was a the “people” believe is acting against the public’s best interest. When the people there’s no one there? Having no one to turn to stranger, I was naked, I was sick, I was in prison of Iran took to the streets recently to protest the presidential elections there, the United States quickly stood behind the rights of the people in the streets to voice in a moment of need is a trying experience for and you cared. anyone, but especially for the poor. The walk will begin at Farther Andrew loud and organized opposition. It is ingrained in the culture of the United States, not to mention our Bill The largest lay Catholic charitable organiza- White School at St. Aloysius Church in Leonartion in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de dtown at 9 a.m. and the course will take walkers of Rights, that we automatically support all peoples’ rights to voice opposition to their government, opposition to those elected to represent them, even if we Paul, was founded in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam, through the streets of historic Leonardtown. a 20-year-old student, so that he and his schoolWe are currently looking for individuals, strongly disagree with those in opposition. mates could put their faith into action through community groups and corporations to commit The events taking place in this country over the past month have been difservice to the poor. their participation. ferent than at any other time in modern history. We have never witnessed name This year on Saturday, Sept. 26, the Society For more information, to register for the calling and mud- slinging such as we have seen these past three weeks. We have will hold its second annual Friends of the Poor walk and pledge your support, call 301-904-7990 never seen more outrageous behavior and disrespect, rude acts and statements, walk. The Friends of the Poor Walk is a National or visit www.walkforthepoor.com. Walk with us insult after insult. We are talking about the way Congressmen and Senators are fundraiser effort organized nationwide and lo- on September 26. Your presence will make a reacting to the American people. Never before in our nation’s history have so cally by the society of St. Vincent de Paul. All difference. many elected representatives of the people acted in this way towards ordinary funds raised locally are used locally in direct sercitizens who are exercising the right of dissent which in the past has always been vice for people in need. There is no need that is Patty Belanger sacred. outside the concern of the Society. The work of Hollywood, Md. When did this radical change happen in our nation? For centuries, elected the St. Vincent de Paul Society is the gospel mesrepresentatives would generally show respect to the public, even those they didn’t agree with. You did not publicly ridicule your own constituency, you respected their opinion, and maybe even look for common ground. When did we go from a nation who’s elected representative’s changed from saying “I represent you” Your coverage of the recent lawn mower he is a tremendous driver with extraordinary talent to “I will vote adamantly against the interest of my district”? When New York races held at Bowles Farm was inadequate and in lawn mower racing, well known and respected Congressman Eric Massa (D) professed his allegiance to a proposed law even if it disappointing. throughout the sport. At Bowles he only managed meant he would be “adamantly” against the people he is elected to represent, he While reporting the event, attended by more to win one race on Friday and two on Saturday with not only was defiant of the oath of office he took, he was defiant of the Constituthan 3,000 people, your writer dwelled on the ca- no attention from our local press. It was obviously tion of the United States. This is serious stuff folks. It is not so much how he reers and history of those participants from outside an oversight on the part of the person covering the the area. How very disappointing to read the entire event, as cheers from our home crowd should have votes, it is his defiant statement that leaves us concerned for our democracy. Congressmen Massa’s statement is only one of many other statements and article and find no mention whatsoever of our own alerted the person to the fact something out of the actions from Congressmen and Senators all across our nation that should raise local driver, Jason Brown of Avenue. ordinary was happening when Jason raced. Jason has been driving for local sponsors for Most surprising is the fact that “The County the ire of Americans, no matter what your political party. Massa, like others in more than three years. During this time he has been Times” provides very good coverage of local sports Congress has been led down this dangerous path by the leaders of their party in at or near the top of the standings in his class. He events, but in this case you dropped the ball. I think Congress, Steny Hoyer and Nancy Pelosi. Amidst a backdrop of Congressional members that follow their leadership has participated and won in areas of North Caro- your paper can do better. calling the public “racist rednecks”, “greedy geezers”, and “hate fi lled mobs”, lina, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Hoyer and Pelosi unleashed the command attack, treat those who oppose us as Your writer obviously wasn’t aware that many Jack Hester “un-American”. Obviously Hoyer and Pelosi are smarter than Massa, they reof the attendees to the event came to watch Jason, as Chaptico, Md. member the oath of office they took and realize that their attempts to suppress and defy Americans’ rights can only be justified if those people are “un-Americans” who disagree with them. Let’s see if we can get this right: illegal immigrants should be treated as Americans and legal Americans should be treated as unAmerican - This from the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and the majority leader. Hoyer, our Congressman here in the 5th district of Maryland has not yet announced any town hall meetings. Why should he allow “unAmericans” the opportunity to waste his important time, time he can spend making sure “ilSend to: legal Americans” get health care. Hoyer and Pelosi are showing a leadership style that defies the principals of the American political system. The arrogance may not be enough to cost them their seats in favorable gerMake sure you include your name, phone # and the city you live in. We will not publish your phone #, only your name and city rymandered districts in 2010, but it is certain the “un-American” Americans will be heard.

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Local Reservist Appointed to Anti-Piracy Command U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott Sanders, of California, MD, assumed command of Combined Task Force 151 in a ceremony held aboard the coalition counter-piracy flagship USS Anzio in Bahrain on Aug. 13. Rear Adm. Scott relieved Turkish Navy Rear Adm. Caner Bener and heralded the Turkish Navy’s first command of a Combined Task Force as a success, reports the Combined Maritime Forces. “Rear Adm. Bener and his staff of Turkish, U.S., Pakistani, Greek and UK Sailors have made huge strides, not only in combating piracy, but also in fostering international coordination and the relationships that are crucial to the mission,” said Sanders. “The capture of 17 armed and dangerous men and their mother ship, the first pirate mother ship ever captured, demonstrated [their] ability to effectively execute counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.” Sanders assumed command of a staff made up of coalition personnel from varied nations, which “has demonstrated how a staff comprised of personnel from multiple nations can form a cohesive team to tackle piracy,” said Sanders. The Turkish Navy assumed command of the task force in early May, relieving U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Howard and her staff following the successful rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips of the U.S.flagged merchant vessel Maersk Alabama. “As a result of cooperative counter-piracy operations there has been a considerable decrease in piracy activities in the region,” said Bener. “The most effective measures we’ve seen to defeat pi-

U.S. Navy Photo U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott Sanders salutes the side boys as he arrives to assume command of Combined Task Force 151, during a change of command ceremony held aboard USS Anzio (CG 68).

racy are non-kinetic and defensive in nature.” “Commercial shipping cannot underestimate their own power to prevent and defend against pirate attacks,” he added. CTF 151 was created in January 2009 to actively deter, disrupt and suppress piracy in order to protect global maritime security and secure freedom of navigation for the benefit of all nations. It operates in the Gulf of Aden and the east coast of Somalia, covering an area of approximately 1.1 million square miles. Sanders is the first selected reserve admiral to command a Combined Task Force at sea. He is a U.S. Naval Academy Graduate and vice president of Wyle Laboratories in Lexington Park.

Acquisition Process Needs to Change By Virginia Terhune Staff Writer Local defense contractors were encouraged Wednesday to become part of the acquisition reform debate now under way in Washington. “We need your help. Contractors can have an enormous impact,” said speaker Bob Simmons at a morning briefing Wednesday hosted by the Patuxent Partnership. “If we don’t fix this, we all lose,” he said. “We need to start changing inPhoto by Virginia Terhune side the acquisition Bob Simmons, right, talked community.” about the need for reformA Prince Freding the acquisition system erick resident, Simand the way the Department of Defense and con- mons is the Repubtractors do business at a lican staff director breakfast meeting hosted by for the House Comthe Patuxent Partnership on mittee on Armed Wednesday. Services in Washington, D.C. Before that, he was an engineer and a one-time CEO of Senior Aerospace in San Diego. Simmons said industry, government and Congress need to all work together to get beyond Band-Aid approaches and revamp the way the current acquisition system works. “We need to change the way we do business,” he said. The country is facing threats not only in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also in North Korea and China; it can no longer afford projects that fail to meet deadlines and stay within budgets. “We’ve still got two wars, enduring costs are leaking into supplemental budgets, and we’ve dramatically expanded our [personnel] benefits,” he said. “It was the right thing to do,

but Congress didn’t pay.” One result is that programs are being cut, affecting contractors. Simmons said the nature of warfare is changing, and the military needs to “get to the fight quickly,” which means it needs on-time delivery of weapons and systems to operate in areas as diverse as the deserts of Iraq and the waters off Somalia. “If they can’t deliver on time, the warfighter loses the opportunity to use them in our nation’s defense,” he said. Both Simmons and contractors agreed the current acquisition system is hugely cumbersome and complicated. Federal procurement regulations alone take up 2,700 pages, Simmons said, and contractors cited poorly written contracts, “requirements creep” and lack of predictable funding. Simmons said one way to cut costs would be to “descope” projects – regularly review the government’s initial requirements as a way to identify barriers and revise requirements to make sure projects deliver on time and under budget. If, for example, a small part of the project stalls over a technology problem, ask the question – can the project move on without it? If yes, it may result in less revenue for the contractor, but the contractor is likely to get more contracts in the future because it delivered more efficiently. “Something that’s five years late and $1 billion over budget is of no use to the warfighter,” Simmons said. Simmons also said that when defense spending goes down, contractors have a tendency to “bunker down,” understandably trying to reach their goal of maximizing profits, which can be at odds with the government’s goal of containing costs. The process of reform is not about specific piece of legislation, said Simmons. “It’s a campaign, a long series of long and bloody battles to get the process right,” he said.

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Audrey Ann Blass, 56 Audrey Ann Blass, 56, of Lexington Park, MD died August 16, 2009 in St. Mary’s Nursing Center after a short illness. Born in Auburn, NY on June 18, 1953, Audrey was the daughter of Owen W. and Dorothy S. Curtiss Gilmore and grew up in Port Byron, NY. She graduated from Port Byron Central School and on August 26, 1972 she married her classmate, Evrand (Randy) Blass. Evrand served in the Navy and they had numerous homes in the U.S. finally settling in Maryland. Audrey was recently employed as night laundress at Extended Stay America Hotel in Lexington Park, MD. Audrey loved coming home on holidays and gathering with family to play cards and board games. She loved her pets and had many through the years. As a teen, she belonged to the Bill Hart Corral Saddle Club. Audrey is survived by her husband, Evrand Roselle Blass, and her son, Jeremy Howard Blass both of Lexington Park, MD, brothers, Joel C. Gilmore and wife Linda of Newark, NY, and John L. Gilmore and his wife Bonnie of Port Byron, NY, a sister, Annette F. Dziuba of Union Springs, NY, sisters-in-law, Peg Gilmore and Virginia Steiner as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Audrey was also second Mom to SGT. 1st Class Joseph Spak III, U.S. Army currently stationed in Iraq, who lived with them a number of years, his wife Tina, and was grandma Audrey to Robbie, Joey and Anna Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen, June 25, 1988, Dorothy, October 10, 1968, brother, Franklin O. Gilmore, February 22, 1996, infant brother, Loring, 1951, and brother in law, David S. Dziuba, May 18, 1994. Family received friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Audion Funeral Home, 234 Main Street, Port Byron, NY at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Port Byron, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Mary’s County Unit 350, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653 or the SPCA, 40 W. 24th Street, Suite 3F, New York, NY 10010. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Theresa Ann Buell, 53 Theresa Ann Buell 53, of Leonardtown, MD died on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 4, 1956 in New York City she was the daughter of Phyllis Frances (Marcella) Buell of Leonardtown, MD and the late William J. Buell. Theresa is survived by in addition to her mother, one sister; Anna R. Norris of Ridge, MD, two bothers; An-

thony J Buell of Leonardtown, MD and William J. Buell of Valley Lee, MD. Family received friends on Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were recited at 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road Leonardtown, MD. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Amelia Marschat Dennis, 88 Amelia Marschat Dennis, 88, of Hollywood, MD died August 15, 2009 at her residence. Born April 13, 1921 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Alice Curtis Marschat. Mrs. Dennis was a homemaker. She is survived by her children; Vernon R. Dennis of Hollywood, MD, Mary Alice Strunk of Lorton, VA and Curtis E. Dennis of Hollywood, MD, sisters; Josephine Tucker of Washington, DC and Alice Marschat of Clinton, MD, 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Robert Dennis, one son Robert Dennis, one grandson, Michael Dennis and one sister, Bertha Marschat. Family received friends for Amelia’s Life Celebration on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD where an Eastern Star Service was held at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Gloria Jean (Jordan) Dukes, 55 After running that old race she can say, “It’s finally over and I’ve won!” Gloria Jean (Jordan) Dukes was called home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009. Gloria lived to serve the Lord after accepting Our Lord & Savior into her life more than 20 years ago. She walked, talked, and lived for the Lord during her brief time here on earth. She attended the Re-

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deemer Grace Church located at 37105 Dixon Lion Road, Mechanicsville, MD, with Pastor Kenneth Parker Jr. and First Lady Lorraine Parker. Gloria’s duties at church included correspondent secretary (8 years), missionary (9 years), Sunday school teacher (7 years) and a part-time bus driver. Gloria was born to her parents Jeremiah J. Jordan, Sr. and Mauline E. (Briscoe) Jordan on June 3, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD. Gloria had a mighty big heart that kept on giving and giving. Gloria spent her free time surrounded by her family and good friends. You could always hear her big heartfelt laugh when she heard a joke or if she was telling one of her stories. Gloria could always be found with her cousin and sidekick Geraldine Travers, and eventually they invited Grace Milburn into their “Two person club” and called themselves “The Three G’s.” What a trio they were. Gloria’s past time was spent reading, cooking, sewing, writing poetry, singing and listening to gospel music. Gloria was so creative and it showed in her craft, she always strived for excellence. Gloria received her early education at St. Peter Calver Catholic School, located in Ridge, MD and she graduated from Great Mills High School in Great Mills, MD in June of 1972. She started a trade of designing and making her own unique clothing by stitching them by hand, even though she had a top of the line sewing machine. She had a special gift to engage in conversation with all that she met, because she never met a stranger. She loved people and found a job that offered her the opportunity to use her most valuable skill, talking. Gloria worked for many years at the Paul Hall Training Center also known as HLSS in Piney Point, MD. Her Last place of employment was at Walmart, in California, MD, as the head associate of the ladies department until her early retirement in 2005. Gloria leaves to mourn her mother Mauline E. Jordan of Drayden, MD, her five children, Tammy A. Jordan, Clifford Dukes and Frederick Dukes, Jr., all of California, MD, Anthony Dickens, Jr., of Lexington Park, MD and her baby boy Claude Dukes, of Great Mills, MD. She has 10 grandchildren, Denise Henderson (Shawn), Francis S. Miles, Jr., La’Nee Johnson, Kanesia Dickens, Jocelyn Dickens, Shaness Dickens, Destiny Copsey, Anthony Dickens III, Kyson Dukes and Connor Coyne. She has two great grandchildren, Latavia and Shawn Henderson, Jr., Twelve siblings, Mary E. Wooten (John), Jeremiah Jordan, Jr. (Sharon), Theresa A. Miles, Doris M. Chew, Thomas A. Jordan, Karen D. Jordan, Sharon D. Drew (James), Delores M. Jordan, Paul R. Jordan (Robin), Charles H. Jordan, Sr., David A. Jordan, Sr. (Karen), and Brian A. Jordan ( Marjorie), and two special cousins, Jo-Ann Travers Nunley and Pamela Briscoe Herbert. In addition to her father Jeremiah J. Jordan, Sr., Gloria was preceded in death by her granddaughter Destiny Jean Burrough Dukes, three young brothers Patrick, Lloyd, and Roger Jordan, two nephews John “Fats” and Marlo “Vonny” Butler. Gloria you are gone, but you’ll never be forgotten. Gloria’s Going Home Services were held at St. Marks UAME Church

located on Happy Land Road in Valley Lee, MD, on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11:00AM, viewing for the public was between 10:00 and 11:00AM. Pallbearers were her brothers Jeremiah “Jerry” J. Jordan, Jr., Thomas “Tommy” A. Jordan, Paul “Bobby” R. Jordan, Charles “Charlie” H. Jordan, Sr., David A. Jordan, Sr., and Brian “Tony” A. Jordan. Honorary Pallbearers were her nephews Richard A. Jordan, Sr., Shawn A. Miles, Sr., J. Lionel Wooten, Craig D. Miles, Thomas A. Jordan, Thomas J. Jordan, DeAngelo Jordan, David A. Jordan, Sr., Charles H. Jordan, Jr., Terrell Drew and her best friend Geraldine M. Travers. Condolences to the family may be left at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Katherine Eble, 79 Katherine Eble, 79, of Hollywood, MD, died August 15, 2009 at her residence. Katherine was born, February 22, 1930 in Dorsey, MD, the oldest daughter of Howard Joseph DePascal and Gertrude Katherine DePascal. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Parochial School (1944) and from Seton High School Baltimore Maryland (1948). After graduating from high school, she took a job with a local telephone company. She married George Edward Eble Jr., also from Dorsey Maryland, upon his return home from service in the US Navy during World War II. He preceded her in death on February 4th, 1999. After marrying, Katherine lived near her home town of Dorsey at Harmans, Maryland until 1983, raising six children there. The family moved to Preston Maryland in 1983 after her husband retired from the Baltimore City Police Department. For the past seven years she resided in Hollywood, Maryland with her son, George, and daughter-in-law, Betty Eble. She faithfully attended mass at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown. She was actively involved in her parish at St. Lawrence in Jessup, Maryland and was President of the Anne Arundel County Homemakers Association for many years. After retiring to the Eastern Shore she was instrumental in the revival and restoration of the Holy Child Chapel in Bethlehem, Maryland. She had a passion for gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading, and traveling and was a devout Catholic and a devoted grandmother. Surviving children: Raymond Eble (Twila), Andrew Eble (Barbara), George Eble (Betty), Anne Marie Drake (Harry), Timothy Eble (Teresa), and Valerie Fluharty (Frank). Surviving siblings: Anna Johnson, Gertrude Levesque and Marie Hartmeyer. She was preceded in death by her brother Joseph DePascal and sister Loretta Delawder. Surviving grandchildren: Elizabeth Drake, Marc Eble, Harry Drake Jr., Lawrence Fluharty, Frank Fluharty Jr, Joshua Eble, Kristin Fluharty, Katherine (Cassie) Drake, and Nicholas Eble. A memorial service will be held on August 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St.

Aloysius Catholic Church in Leonardtown, MD with Father John Dakes officiating. Interment will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Eastern Shore of Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Hurlock, MD, where she will be buried along side of her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Aloysius Parish, Leonardtown, MD, P.O. Box 310, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, Inc. P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

William Guy Herbert, Sr., 85 William Guy Herbert, Sr., 85 of Hollywood, MD died August 16, 2009 at his residence. Born April 22, 1924, in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Hubert Smiley and Nettie Henrietta Herbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Francis Herbert, Webster S. Herbert and Joseph R. Herbert, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Agnes Juanita Clarke, whom he married on December 6, 1952; his sister, Nettie “Betty” Elizabeth LeBlanc and her husband Louis of Homosassa Springs, FL; children, William Guy Herbert, Jr. of Hollywood, MD, Bonnie Kay Bowles and her husband Frank of Hollywood, MD, Nita Faye Coombs and her husband Dee of Leonardtown, MD and Kathey May Guttersen and her husband Gavin of Littleton, NC; grandchildren, Kevin Bryant, Kimberly Wursta, Kelly Bryant, Mark Coombs, Katie Coombs, Julie Coombs, Amber Guttersen and Cristina Guttersen; and five great-grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army from March 19, 1943 to December 15, 1945 and served in World War II. He was a lifetime resident of St. Mary’s County who loved gardening, fishing, crabbing and listening to blue grass and country music. The family received friends on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers were said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dee Coombs, Gavin Guttersen, Jimmy Abell, Jeff Yount, Charlie Thompson and George Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Hoover Jones, Bud Russell and Tom Arnold. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or St. John’s Catholic Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences may be left for the family at www.mfgh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

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Continued Dorothy Matthews Kelley, 95 Dorothy Matthews Kelley, 95, of Leonardtown, MD died August 11, 2009 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born July 20, 1914 in Easton, MD she was the daughter of the late Joshua Albert and Katherine (Todd) Matthews. She married William T. Kelley, Jr. in 1939 and they made their home in Baltimore, MD. Dorothy was a homemaker and active in the Towson Ladies Elks Club. She and her husband Bill retired to Florida in the winter and Ocean City in the summer. After his death in 1997, Dorothy moved to Southern Maryland to be near her daughter, Suzanne. Mrs. Kelley is survived by her daughter Suzanne Kelley (Wagner) Zantzinger of Chaptico, MD, two grandsons; Stephen T. Wagner and Kevin A. Wagner and four great-grandsons; Derek Miller USMC,, Andrew Wagner, Brendan Wagner and Benjamin Wagner all of Ocean City, MD. In addition to her parents Mrs. Kelley was preceded in death by her brother Edwin T. Matthews. The family received friends Thursday, Aug 13th, 2009 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were recited at 6:30 p.m. A Graveside Service was held on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11am in Moreland Memorial Park Cemetery, Baltimore, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.

Sharon Lee Knott, 48 Sharon Lee Knott 48, of Colonial Beach, VA died on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. Born on March 13, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of Catherine B. Knott Molnar of Hollywood, MD and the late Louis Guy Knott. Sharon is survived by in addition to her mother, one sister; Cynthia M. Norris and her husband Frank of Hollywood, MD, two bothers; Louis Guy Knott and his wife Jane of Leonardtown, MD and David Wayne Knott and girl friend Linda of Leonardtown, also survived by her lifetime friend, sissy Wood and her daughter “Lil” Sharon. She graduated from Chopticon High School in 1979, she was an MBA Clerk for food Lion Grocery stores for over 20 years. Sharon enjoyed taking walks with her precious little dogs and just being outside close to nature. She was a loving spirit and will be missed dearly. The family received friends for Sharon’s Life Celebration in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 5:00

p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Reverend Raymond Schmidt pastor was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Edith M. Norris, 94 Edith M. Norris, 94, of Hollywood, MD died August 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born December 3, 1914 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Aurthur and Rosie Cecelia Stone Gatton. She was the loving wife of the late John Carroll Norris who preceded her in death on October 4, 1940. She is survived by her sons Jim Norris, Sr. and Charlie Norris, both of Hollywood, MD, nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and her siblings, Joseph Peter Heard and Marie Lathroum, both of Hollywood, MD. She was preceded in death by her sons John A. Norris (1988) and Joseph R. Norris (1999) as well as her siblings; Kenny Heard, Mary Brooks, Catherine Dorsey, Violet Lathroum, Frank Heard, Walter Gatton, Eloise Harris and John Heard. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Edith attended the one room school house off of Cedar Lane Road called “The Hickory Hills School” and was a homemaker. The family received friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 5:008:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers were said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment followed in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Chuck Norris, Brian Norris, Johnny Norris, Bobby Sparks, Mike Norris, Sr. and Jessie Norris. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Norris, Michael Norris, Jr., Peggy Sparks and Robby Sparks. Contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Activity Center, P.O. Box 518, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences may be left for the family at www.mfgh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Aiden Andrew Russell Aiden Andrew Russell, newborn, of Clements, MD, died August 16, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. He was born August 16, 2009 at 4:21 PM and was the son of Nancy Marie and Andrew Thomas Russell. He died at 6:05 PM. He weighed 1 pound, 2.5 ounces and was 12 inches long. He

was preceded in death by his brothers, Dylan Bryce (November 25, 2005) and Austin Matthew (August 18, 2006). His grandparents are Mickey and Liz Nelson of Clements and Ada Russell of Morganza and the late Walter Fedelis Russell, Sr. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 1:30 PM at Queen of Peace Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy Baer officiating. Pallbearers will be J.L. Hill, Leroy Hill, Brian Russell and Leroy Russell. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

Claire M. Russell, 86 Claire M. Russell, 86, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009. She was born June 24, 1923 in Savannah, GA and came to Punta Gorda in 1985. Claire retired as a Computer Analyst for the Federal Government in 1978. She was a lifetime member of the DAR, the Eastern Star and Lions Club of Punta Gorda. Claire is survived by her husband, Joseph I. Russell of Punta Gorda, FL, sister, Jimmie Daft of New Bern, NC and niece Kate Coe of Baltimore, MD. Please visit the online tribute for Claire M. Russell at www.kays-ponger. com. Funeral services were provided by the Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, Punta Gorda, FL.

Bobby Conn Sellers, 67 Bobby Conn Sellers, 67, of Mechanicsville, MD died August 15, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 19, 1941 in Coeburn, VA, he was the son of the late Dallas N. and Bertie Moore Sellers. Mr. Sellers graduated from Great Mills high school in 1961. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Marywood, Scranton, PA and his Master of Business Administration in Technology and Engineering Management from City University, Washington State. He retired in 1997 as a Senior Executive from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Roslyn, VA. Bobby is survived by his wife Brenda Welch Sellers of Mechanicsville, MD and one son, Jeffrey P. Sellers, (fiancée’ Dolly Green) of Mechanicsville, MD. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four siblings. Family will receive friends for Bobby’s Life Celebration on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 11am to 1pm in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service will be conducted at 1pm with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; John Simpson, Joe Miller, Lloyd Welch, Wallace Sparks, David Van Patten and Milford

Clark. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

John “Henry” Taylor, 97 John “Henry” Taylor, 97, of Park Hall, MD, a loving brother, uncle and cousin, departed this life on August 11, 2009. He was born July 7, 1912 in Park Hall, MD to the late Samuel C. Taylor, Sr. and Mary Luvenia Matthews Taylor. He was employed at a young age as a Farm Laborer at the time when tobacco was the main source of income in St. Mary’s County. A lifetime member of Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD, several hymns remained a part of his life; he would always sing “Oh! Ain’t I glad I got my religion in good time”; “Somebody’s knocking at your door” and towards the end, he continued to sing “May be my last time I don’t know.” Henry had a happy spirit with a loving and kind disposition. He greeted everyone with his famous phrase “God Bless You”, grasping ones hand with a sincere handshake. He loved nature; gardening was a joy. Early every morning, he would walk his garden over row by row checking the progress of the vegetable plants. The largest garden on Park Hall Road was shared with the neighborhood. Although he never had children, his many nieces and nephews meant the world to him. He was surrogate father to five of them (Delores, Rosalee, Annie, James and John.) He was loved and respected by all. Henry leaves to cherish his memory four brothers; Samuel Taylor, Jr., of Park Hall, MD, Clarence E. of Clinton, MD, Willie M. of Upper Marlboro, MD and James O. (Sylvia) of Accokeek, MD., one sister; Rachel E. Christy, (Stanley), of Millersville, MD and host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; George B., Charles W. and James Hoover Taylor; two sisters, Maggie T. Rhodes and Bertha M. Fenwick. Family received friends on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 9am to 10am in Zion United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD, with a Funeral Service Held at 10am. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were Darryl Christy, Troy Bailey, Tony Hatton, Rodney Taylor, Dwight Taylor and Brian Campbell. Honorary pallbearers were DeAngelo Hatton, Joel Taylor and John Stevens. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

Terry Wayne Thompson 57 Terry Wayne Thompson 57, of California, MD died on Thursday, August 13, 2009 after a courageous two year battle with Esophageal Cancer. Terry was vacationing with his family at Deep Creek Lake at the time of his death. Born on September 16, 1951 in Kittanning, PA he was the son of the late George Marlin Thompson and Alice Elaine (Swigart) Thompson. Terry is survived by his wife of 39 years Cindy (Brown) Thompson, two sons; Terry W. Thompson, Jr. his wife Stephania of Ellicott City, MD and George W. Thompson his wife Ann, of Huntingtown, MD, three sisters; Pam Ware of Hagerstown, MD, Tracy Denny of Bowie, MD, Lorri Mittelstetter of Baltimore, MD, two brothers; Tommy Thompson of Wheaton, MD and Barry Thompson of Beltsville, MD. Also survived by five grandchildren Kaylee, Hannah, Terry III, Gus and Noah. He came to St. Mary’s County in 1980 to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. He successfully owned and operated Bambino’s in Lexington Park for over ten years providing great food and superior service to his customers. In 1990, he was hired as General Manager of the Tackle Box, where he worked until he passed. He was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and a Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #9968. He had a great fondness for St. Mary’s County and the outdoors, especially being on the water fishing with his two sons. He also enjoyed a competitive round of golf with family and friends. The most important thing to him was being with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Football Sunday’s were a special time to him, cooking great food, spending time with friends and family, and watching his Washington Redskins. The family received friends in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Prayers were recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Father Jack Kennealy, pastor of the church was the celebrant. Interment followed in the church cemetery with pallbearers Jay Worch, Joe Tippett, Keith Fairfax, Chris Mattingly, Ken Lamb, Dickie Wose, George Brown and Mike Albertsen. Memorial contributions may be made to Dance for the Cure, Inc., 3300 Garrison Farms Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.

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On Saturday shoppers at St. Charles Town Center Mall in Waldorf got a taste of the Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy’s program as students and officials from the school spent six hours at the center to help boost enrollment. “We’re trying to get a little bit more creative this year, because our enrollment’s down … by about 10 percent,” said headmaster Suzanne Wisnieski, explaining that the school was still doing well, but wanting to expand its offerings to include more students from the tri-county area. “We’re getting ready to celebrate 100 years, and that’s in September, so it originally started out with talks about that and we said if we kind of combined the two we might be able to get our foot in a couple of doors,” she said, explaining that students and school Photo by personnel manned a table and answered questions Suzanne Wisnieski from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there had been a great deal of interest from parents and prospective students, parofficials met with shoppers at St. Charles Town Center ticularly as Leonard Hall students did drill exhibitions School Mall in Waldorf in an effort to boost enrollment for Leonard on the escalators and in the open areas of the mall. Hall Junior Naval Academy on Saturday. “It’s never been something we’ve been able to Photo by Suzanne Wisnieski do before, and you’re able to reach a lot of the public ture students … we got a lot of interested people who Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy students when you go to the mall, especially on a Saturday afhad no clue who we even were,” she said. did drill exhibitions at Charles Town Center Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy will be ternoon,” she said. Mall in Waldorf on Saturday to help boost “Our timing may not have been the best. You having a gala at the J.T. Daugherty Conference Center enrollment at the school. from 6 to 11 p.m. to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 19, which was the actual day that the school opened in 1909. The evening will include dinner and entertainment, as well as Dr. John Roache, By Andrea Shiell who will be the master of ceremonies. Dignitaries inStaff Writer cluding Senator Roy Dyson and members of the Board of County Commissioners are expected to attend. St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) hosted its new teacher orientation program this week to help prepare new staff members for the upcoming school year. From Monday through Wednesday new teachers were guided through professional guidelines and model classrooms with mentor teach- 100 new teachers attended the school system’s iners, and continued support will be offered duction training from Monday through Wednesday throughout the year with monthly follow-up at the Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown seminars, ongoing mentoring at school sites to prepare for the new school year. Officials say that the sliding economy has reduced the number of new and informal networking opportunities with teacher hires as compared with previous years. the model demonstration teachers. Dr. Edward Weiland, Director of Human Evergreen.” Weiland said that recruiting efforts had Resources for SMCPS said that the number of new teachers was down as compared with focused on Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, but they had hired people from all over previous years. “We have about 100 new teachers … the country, as well as some teachers from in the last three years it’s been about at 140 Wales and Jamaica. He added that recruitment of minorities or 150,” he said. “We hired 166 teachers last year, and part of the reason it dropped this had been a special area of focus for the school year was because of the economic situation system, which is aiming to reach a minority … we had a lot less people retire or resign teacher percentage of 19 percent. “We’re nowhere near where we need to from their positions, and we probably would have had a lot less if we weren’t opening up be, but we’re making steady progress,” he said.”

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Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley announced on Saturday that the state may be cutting $250 million in state aid to local governments as part of $750 million in overall spending reductions this summer, which may affect state funding for county health departments, police aid, road maintenance and community colleges. “In many cases, we are going to be doing less with less,” said O’Malley in his keynote speech at the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference, where light attendance seemed indicative of lean times. This comes in addition to the $280 million in cuts approved by the Board of Public Works

last month, as well as $162 million in cuts to highway funds approved in April. College of Southern Maryland President Bradley Gottfried responded in an email that he was unsure how the cuts would affect CSM in particular. “Until we learn about the magnitude of the cuts, I am unable to indicate how it will impact CSM,” he wrote. “Initially cuts can be absorbed through hiring freezes, and reductions in other expenditures.” “Fortunately, enrollment growth has been robust and that adds funds to our budget, and could also help minimize the impact. Our tuition is currently $100 per credit. If the cuts are severe, it could mean that the Trustees would be forced to raise tuition in mid-year, but that would be a last resort.”

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Man Charged in Leonardtown Arson By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Leonardtown man released from a mental health evaluation stemming from suspicion of his setting an arson fi re has been charged by warrant with trying to burn down the home both he and his mother lived in. Blake Elias Oppelt, 22, who lived with his mother on Hawk Court near Breton Bay, has been charged with fi rst-degree arson and reckless endangerment in the case of the fi re that gutted a good portion of the home Aug. 6. Oppelt was under observation for the better part of last week at St. Mary’s Hospital, officials with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said, and they were waiting for him to be released before proceeding with the case. Court records show that Oppelt was committed to the county detention center following a Monday bail review. According to court documents used to file the warrant against him, the fi re originated in the lower basement of the home and was set intentionally using an accelerant.

When the fi refighters arrived on the scene to combat the blaze, Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Thomas Mattingly entered the basement, heard grunting to his right and saw Oppelt cutting his forearm using a kitchen knife of about 10 to 12 inches in length, court documents stated. Oppelt challenged the police, who used a Tazer to subdue him and remove him from a basement engulfed in flames, charging documents stated. The incident had its beginnings earlier that night when Oppelt apparently had an argument with his mother, Keiko Oppelt, when she found that some of her prescription medications had gone missing. When she left the home to relieve some of the hostility, he allegedly told her that if she went to the police, he would burn the house down and kill himself court papers stated. Keiko Oppelt learned of the house fi re by the time she got to a local grocery store from a home security company monitoring the home electronically.

Lexington Park Man Charged With Rape By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Police have charged Jeremiah D. Hobbs, 21, of Lexington Park with the rape and assault of a 19year-old female who, they say, had fallen asleep after drinking heavily before he engaged in unwanted sex with her. Hobbs has been released on a $25,000 bond as of Monday, according to online court records, but has been ordered to stay away from the alleged victim. The alleged victim claimed she had been raped by the defendant at his residence while she, Hobbs and two other friends had been drinking heavily, according to charging documents filed against Hobbs by St. Mary’s County investigators with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Charging documents stated that each of them had been drinking shots of vodka and had as many as 10 shots of alcohol in a twohour period. The victim fell asleep, charging documents stated, and Hobbs and another of

the party began writing sexual phrases on her body using markers; Hobbs allegedly wrote on the victim’s body, “I’d hit that.” Shortly thereafter the other three decided to go to sleep in the early morning hours of Aug. 16, with Hobbs and the victim sleeping together, charging documents stated. Hobbs reportedly pushed the victim over for more room and asked Jeremiah D. Hobbs if she was all right, to remember having any conwhich she replied “uhhuh,” charging documents versation with Hobbs about stated, but Hobbs contends having sex or giving him that he asked the victim if permission to do so, though she admitted being intoxihe could have sex with her. Hobbs said that the vic- cated, charging documents tim had replied “uh-huh” to stated. Hobbs admitted to behis request, but the victim claimed that when she woke ing intoxicated as well as to up and found Hobbs having smoking marijuana, though sex with her, she yelled and he said he had remorse for cursed and immediately got what had happened and out of bed and left the resi- admitted he could underdence, according to court stand why the victim was upset, charging documents papers. The victim reported stated. Hobbs was charged the alleged rape while she with both second-degree was at St. Mary’s Hospital rape and second-degree in Leonardtown. She said she did not assault.

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Woman Killed In Chaptico Wreck On August 14, 2009 at approximately 3:40 p.m., deputies responded to Chaptico Road in Chaptico for a motor vehicle collision. A 1998 Ford Escort driven by Dawn Marie Buckler, 45, of Mechanicsville, was traveling southbound on Chaptico Road. The vehicle crossed the centerline and went off-road on the northbound side. The vehicle then struck a mailbox before continuing and striking a tree head-on. Buckler was pronounced dead at the scene. Members of the Sheriff’s Office Collision Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation is continuing. Speed and alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors. Anyone who may have information or witnessed the crash is asked to contact Deputy First Class Timothy Reese at 301-475-4200 x9115.

Woman Arrested For Burglary And Assault On August 16, 2009 at 11:46 p.m. deputies responded to a residence in Lexington Park for the report of a burglary. Investigation revealed Amy R. Fitzgerald, 37, of Lexington Park allegedly kicked open the front door to the victims residence, made entry and assaulted the victim by striking her in the face with her fist. Fitzgerald was arrested on the scene, charged with burglary, second-degree assault and incarcerated in the county detention center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

Man Charged With Making Scene Outside Great Mills Bar On August 16, 2009 at 12:36 a.m. deputies responded to the Brass Rail in Callaway for a disorderly and intoxicated subject refusing to leave the premises. Upon arrival deputies observed Kevin L. Mackall, 22, of Lexington Park in the parking lot allegedly yelling profanities and intoxicated. Mackall was told several times to leave the property and refused. Mackall was placed under arrest after a short struggle, charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and was incarcerated in the county detention center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

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Wellness Center Part Of CSM’s Wider Mission By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer A frenzy of tractors and construction workers were hard at work Tuesday at the Leonardtown campus of the College of Southern Maryland, where the new Wellness and Aquatics Center is still under construction. Though the center itself has drawn a great deal of publicity and interest from county residents, its construction also tends to mirror the overall mission of the college as it applies to St. Mary’s County, a fact that college officials like to point out. As the sun beat down and the equipment whirred, Dr. F.J. Talley, dean of the Leonardtown Campus, ducked into his office and smiled as he leaned back in his seat, explaining the impetus of the project. “We’ve had some programming for health and recreation things that we’ve known there’s a need for in the county, and we really couldn’t provide those here. They were only at the La Plata campus at that time,” he said, explaining that the idea was proposed more than eight years ago. Planning began four and a half years ago, becoming the basis for the schematics and design phase of the project, after which funding came through – three-fourths coming from the state and one-fourth coming from the county. “It’s about a $12 million dollar project,” he said. “It was actually higher than that, but because the economy went down a little for con-

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grant from the Department of Labor is funding the program, and it will also offer job placement assistance for students as they near completion, which can take as little as 10 to 16 weeks. Talley also mentioned that the need for qualified nurses in the county would likely spur an expansion of the college’s nursing program. “We have the support of a hospital and a nursing home, so it’s really a nice collection of folks who have the same goals in mind, and if those things can gel, we’ll be offering [the entire program] here in a couple of years,” he said. So as construction continues, it seems fair to view the new Wellness and Aquatics Center as a microcosm of CSM’s greater mission, from increasing the number of qualified employees to addressing community health concerns. Talley said it was all interconnected. As the college progresses with its mission for the next 50 years, Talley seemed reluctant to say what he expected the college to offer in the future. “If I could tell you what the region needs 50 years from now, I can tell you we’ll be involved in helping people do that job,” he said, smiling, “but you’ll have to ask me in 50 years.”

Reflecting Community Needs Community outreach has always been touted as a major part of CSM’s mission, and such is evident in their course offerings and programs, the newest of which is the Career Starters program that is currently being expanded. “What we’ve been missing for years, in my opinion, is enough training in skilled trades and industrial areas for all of our campuses,” said Talley. “In this county especially, there are a lot of people who are engineers, and a lot of people who are not engineers, so what do they do? … It’s not something we haven’t done before, but we’re expanding it a lot because we know the interest is in those areas, and the jobs are out there,” from construction and welding trades to bus drivers or nursing assistants. “[Employers] are looking for skilled people long term,” he added, explaining that a

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Go Green When Going Back to School Across the country, kids are gearing up for their annual return to the classroom. With back to school about to hit full swing once again, parents and kids alike are hard at work compiling their lists of school supplies so they can be ready to go for that first day of class. Though it can be hard for parents to get kids excited about going back to school, doing so can set a very positive tone for the coming school year. In addition, back to school can be a great chance for parents to educate their children about the environment and how even the little things, such as buying environmentally-friendly school supplies, can really add up to make a positive impact. * Avoid disposable products: One of the most effective ways to make a positive impact on the environment is to purchase reusable products. The average American produces 1,000 pounds of trash per year. Environmentalists note that this waste can be reduced by as much as one-third if people simply begin buying reusable products -- and it can start with school supplies. Pentel Recycology writing instruments, including pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters, are refillable, greatly reducing their impact on the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landfills. This can be a big help, es-

pecially when considering the fact that Americans buy more than 6 billion pens and pencils per year, the vast majority of which are disposable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buying eco-friendly writing instruments like those in our Recycology line is a small but powerful way to help the environment,â&#x20AC;? comments Marty Furman of Pentel of America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even school age children can grasp the concept that by refilling and reusing a pencil they are saving money and throwing one less thing into the trash.â&#x20AC;? Most people are not aware of the environmental benefits of mechanical pencils compared to wood pencils. Only a portion of the wood pencil is actually used. Some of the pencil is lost due to sharpening, the end of the pencil is thrown away as it is too small to write with, which leaves only a portion that is used. On the other hand, 100 percent of the lead in a mechanical pencil is used. * Buy recycled paper products: Another way to instill a sense of environmental awareness in children this back to school season is to buy recycled paper products. Recycled paper products help save wood, water and energy, while reducing pollution and solid waste. Conservatree, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization, notes that calendars, notebooks, folders, and other common school supplies are available with recycled content. This makes the back to school shop-

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Savvy Ways to Save When Heading Off to College

There used to be a time when a student could make the grade with a loose leaf binder and a few pens and pencils. Today’s students lean toward a highertech arsenal of gadgets to ensure a good grade point average. Here are some gadgets and gizmos many students prefer that can make school time fun, efficient and downright techy. 1. Digital voice recorders: Students of all ages are recognizing the benefits of recording class lessons for future playback. Recording teachers’ dictation Across the country, recent high school graduates are can serve as a backup to handwritten notes, or allow students to transcribe transitioning to freshmen at colleges and universities. There their notes at a later time. It’s also a good way to retrace steps and prepare for will be many decisions facing the nation’s next crop of colmidterm or periodic tests that run the gamut of classroom material. Olympus lege students, from where to live to what courses to take to makes a variety of digital voice recorders that can quickly transfer digital files whether to join an academic club or fraternity/sorority. to a computer for future playback. Or for an even more efficient way of note Perhaps the most vital decisions current and future taking, explore the possibilities with the Live scribe Pulse Digital Smart pen. college kids must make are financial ones. For most stuThis digital pen creates digital copies of everything you write by hand while dents, college is the first time they’ll be managing their own recording audio at the same time. It can also link the audio with your notes. money. While money management is most often a trial and Files are uploaded to a computer where the Live scribe software archives and error process for college kids, there are tricks to money makes your notes fully searchable. management that today’s teenagers and young adults can 2. Laptop computer: Students are continually understanding the benuse to their advantage. efits of investing in a laptop computer for school - work -- not just for updat* Don’t be late. Being late for class isn’t a good way ing MySpace or Facebook posts. They can always have assignments a mouse for students to ingratiate themselves with their professors. click away, and are able to easily type notes and start on assignments in free But being late with bills can be an even worse idea. In adtime. For students who ride a bus or train to school, or carpool with friends, dition to the negative impact paying bills late can have on make the most of that downtime by organizing files and working on homework. a young person’s credit rating, late fees can pile up quickly. Most laptops come with an array of software that can easily be used for school The average late fee for credit cards is $28, which is in addipurposes. For example, use calendar functions to keep track of assignments tion to the balance remaining on the card itself. That’s $28 and other school to-do lists. Manage the average college kid can save simply by paying on time. friends and teacher contact informaAnother way to avoid late fees is to save before splurging. tion in your address book, then simply That means, save up the cash to pay for your purchase and link to your e-mail program for quick skip the credit card entirely. notes and assignment questions. Book* Rent, don’t buy. While renting and not buying is a mark teacher assignment Web sites or philosophy typically associated with student housing, it’s your school homepage to keep track now applicable to textbooks as well. At the onset of each of the latest news -- right from your school year, students across the country face steep bills for Web browser. You can even purchase textbooks, many of which they’ll use for a semester or quarvoice recognition software so you can ter and never open again. And textbooks aren’t a student’s dictate term papers and other assignonly expense. In fact, according to the National Retail ments rather than having to type them Federation’s (NRF) 2009 back-to-college survey, students -- ideal if your typing speed needs and their parents can expect to spend an average of $618 improvement. on back-to-college supplies this year, a 3 percent increase 3. Mobile phone: You’d probably over 2008. be hard-pressed to find a student who Fortunately, today’s students have the option to rent didn’t have a mobile phone these days, their textbooks. With more than 2.4 million titles, Chegg. but there still are the rare students who com is the world’s largest online textbook rental service, have managed to survive without one boasting discounts between 65 and 85 percent off the list until now. However, as many school districts broadcast emergency news over a phone- or e-mail-based information system, having a cell phone takes on a new security-minded role. While no one wants to think about a potential security threat on campus, the reality is their prevalence has increased in recent years. Having a phone close by to receive either a call or an e-mail alert can help save lives. 4. DVR: Students are busier than ever, which means that television and recreation time can often compete with necessary school work. Digital video recorders (DVR), made popular when TiVo came on the market, are now available from many cable and satellite television providers for a nominal charge per month. Students can simply program their favorite programs to record and watch them later on when homework is done and the time is more convenient. 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price. In the last two years alone, Chegg.com has saved students and their parents more than $41 million at 6,000 colleges and universities across the country. Rentals are available by the semester (125 days), quarter (85 days) and summer (60 days), and students can even ask for rental extensions or purchase the books at any time. “I got books from the campus bookstore and spent almost $450,” says Ernest, a student at North Carolina State University. “When I came home and checked out Chegg. com I realized I could save $200, so I took my books back to the bookstore.” To learn more about saving on textbooks or to order your own books today, visit www.Chegg.com. * Use your student status to your advantage. Local businesses surrounding college campuses typically offer student discounts when students present their university I.D. Restaurants, movie theaters, music stores, etc., are among the many businesses that offer student discounts up to 20 percent. If going out to eat or having a date night at the movies, remember to bring along your student I.D. and reap the rewards. * Watch ATM cash drain. Some ATMs charge in upwards of $3.50 for cash withdrawals, particularly ones that are “convenient” or close to campus. You can quickly deplete your savings with a few bucks withdrawn here and there. Instead, consider opening up an account at a local bank that offers good perks (not just fluff incentives luring college students) and no-fee ATM withdrawals. Your school also may be affiliated with a credit union that offers special plans to students, including good interest rates and discounts on other financial items such as auto insurance. *Start saving for the big trips. Are you planning your first big vacation before you’ve even passed your first exam? If so, start thinking about saving for those trips now, because Spring Break will be here before you know it. As these trips can get very expensive, putting extra money away each month will go a long way to making that dream trip a reality

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In Celebration of St. Mary’s Nursing Center Foundation’s 20th Anniversary

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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Learn the Risks, Myths of Sun Exposure

As summer is here and you look to soak up the sun, Dr. Arpana A. Shah, a diplomate of The American Board of Dermatology, Inc., and member of the medical staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, warns Southern Marylanders to take caution and lather on the sunscreen.

Choices Today when you awoke you had choices, Choices about what to eat and what to wear. Choices about how to style your hair, Choices about going to work or staying home. Choices about watching TV or answering the phone.

Here is what Dr. Shah has to say about sun exposure in part two of our skin protection series.

Q: Who is at most risk for skin cancer?

A: The person most at risk for skin cancer is the fair skinned, light eyed, red headed individual. However, anyone with a personal or family history of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma is at greater risk. While basal cell and squamous cell are very common, the diagnosis of melanoma should prompt immedi-

Perhaps you know someone in our Nursing Center. Perhaps a loved one, neighbor or friend Or perhaps a stranger needing help while they mend. Now take a moment and give it some thought. If you had to make a choice today, Wouldn’t you choose to have your loved ones Treated with care In a home away from home atmosphere? Our choice is to help the residents of St. Mary’s Nursing Center Have a pleasant stay whether long or short. Please support our Foundation and follow our trend, And make a choice to become a Nursing Center FRIEND.

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Q: Are there any myths about sun exposure/skin protection? A: MYTH: A tan protects you from the sun. False — A tan is a sign of sun damage. A tan protects one from burning mostly attributed to the UVB rays, but that does not protect from the harmful rays of the sun. So the saying that I am tanning before I go to the beach to protect my skin is completely wrong. What leads to skin cancer is the tanning and then subsequent sun exposure. MYTH: Tanning beds are safer than natural light. Absolutely false — In fact, tanning beds are more likely to be harmful. There is no regulation of the tanning industry. More often teenagers go 4-5 times a week to achieve that perfect “bronzed” look. There is an addictive property to tanning, so trying to convince someone that tans to stop is comparable to having someone try to quit smoking. Studies have shown that participants that were given a narcoticblocking drug before tanning had less interest in subsequent tanning and half even showed signs of withdrawal. People that tan often show the same signs and symptoms as those addicted to drugs or alcohol.

ate family members, sisters, brothers, parents and children to be immediately screened. I recommend yearly screening of all moles by a dermatologist. This can start at any age. The earlier you bring in your child, the more comfortable he or she will become with a full-body exam. Q: Are there any particular tips associated with sun exposure in Southern Maryland? A: In our community, we have a lot of farmers, gardeners and construction workers. Southern Marylanders take pride in their lawns and gardens. Therefore, most people are outside for many hours a day. They should protect themselves as we mentioned above. Also, in the winter, the air is very dry and moisturizing will be necessary. Sunscreens by Dr. Shah:

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

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The duelling party started for a willow grove where a refreshment table was set up for drinking to the newly-acquired peace. But General Cuny and James Bowie violated the agreement to stay apart from the duelling field. Cuny called to Crain that now was the time for them to settle their differences and drew his pistol. Instead of firing at Cuny, Crain fired at Bowie, and struck him in the hip. Then Crain was hit. Dr. Cuny tried to prevent his brother from re-entering the fight, but he could not restrain him. Crain fired his remaining shot at Samuel Cuny and killed him. Bowie, who Dr. Thomas Harris Maddox was born was wounded, was still able to try to stab in Charles County on February 25, 1793 Crain with his knife, but Crain, using his and was the son of John Maddox and Mar- pistol as a club, knocked Bowie out. Norris Wright, the banker, attacked tha Harris. About 1818, Dr. Harris moved to Rapides Parish, Louisiana where he es- Bowie with his sword cane. The blade struck tablished his medical practice and began to his breast bone and broke off, but in spite acquire property. By 1827, he was said to be of the bleeding wound, Bowie managed to “very popular, but he talked too freely, and reach Norris Wright and stab him to death passed on gossip about a lady in high so- with his famous knife. Alfred Blanchard was wounded by a cial circles which provoked Gen. Montfort Wells to take a shot at Maddox as he passed shot from a pistol. Norris Wright and Samuel Cuny were in his buggy. But the shot missed the talkburied in nearby Vidalia. James Bowie ative doctor and was taken to Natchez hit a third party.” where he managed to This gossip suprecover.” posedly involved And, no, you a sister of Gen. didn’t misread. This Wells. is the same Jim Bowie This would who was killed at the be the beginning Alamo in 1836. Shot of “The Sandbar twice and stabbed Duel.” Maddox multiple times, he challenged Wells survived this duel to a duel, but that brought fame to received no anhim and his “Bowie swer. Then Col. Knife.” Robert Crain asAnd, just so you sumed the part know, Jim Bowie of an offender had Maryland roots and challenged as he was the greatWells, but still no answer. Samuel Historical Marker, Sandbar Duel, Adams Co., great grandson of John Bowie who died Wells decided MS in Prince George’s to answer the County in 1759. challenge for his Dr. Maddox lived brother. A sandbar, located in the middle of the Mississippi River, was selected as the the rest of his life quietly in Rapides Parish. site and the duel occurred at noon on Sep- The last survivor of the Sandbar Duel, he died January 18, 1888 at the age of 95. tember 19, 1827. The January 20, 1888 issue of the Bal“In the Wells party were Thomas Jefferson Wells, James Bowie, General Sam- timore Sun contained his obituary and also uel Cuny, George C. McWhorters, and Dr. referred to the duel. It was also said that Dr. Maddox “spent some time in St. Mary’s Richard Cuny. Opposing this group was Norris Wright, County last summer visiting Sen. Fred banker who had reportedly refused a loan Maddox and others.” He wasn’t visiting to Bowie, Colonel Robert A. Crain who had Fred Maddox (his nephew) because he died killed a man who would not take his note in 1871, but he may have visiting Mrs. Fred in a rent payment; the Blanchard brothers Maddox (Susan Ruth Harris) who, in addifrom Bayou Rapides, one of whom (Alfred) tion to being the wife of his nephew, was had once shot and wounded, Thomas Jef- also his first cousin. There’s another Maryland connection ferson Wells, and a surgeon named Denny. In due course, the principals with in this story as well. Gen. Montfort Wells their seconds and physicians met on their married Jeannette Amelia Dent while his appointed field of honor. The friends who brother, Thomas Jefferson Wells married accompanied them had agreed to remain a Martha Lucie Dent, daughters of Hatch Dent (son of Hezekiah Dent and Martha half mile distant from the scene. Either both principals were incredibly Burch of Charles County). Hatch Dent bad shots, or both, at last, used more judge- died in Rapides Parish in 1815. You just ment at the actual duel than they had in ar- never know where you’ll find our Southern ranging for such a display in the first place. Marylanders! For more information on the Sandbar When the principals were in place, both fired and both missed. Each reloaded his Duel, there’s a very good video on line at duelling pistol, and on proper signal aimed http://www.visitnatchez.com/custom/cf_ and shot again. Neither was touched. Wells includes/video2.cfm?id=38 offered his apologies, and Dr. Maddox accepted them.

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O Captain! My Captain! By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer John Pomerville, also known as Captain John, took the small stage at D.B. McMillan’s Irish Pub in California on Saturday, tuning his guitar and launching into a favorite Irish folk tune called “The Unicorn Song,” with a tip jar at his feet bearing a sign begging for “Save the Unicorns” donations, three music stands in front of him with binders brimming with lyrics and chord progressions, and a grin that almost seemed contagious. For this 54-year-old retired Navy captain, who began playing for audiences three years ago, happy hour at the pub is less a chance to drink than an opportunity for him to share a beloved part of his own heritage. “I moved from Virginia down here because I like the country,” he said, going on to explain that he was raised in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, where he said he was “weaned on jigs, reels, clog dances and bluegrass,” so when the opportunity came to escape the hectic lifestyle and terrible traffic in Woodbridge in northern Virginia, he couldn’t resist. Having spent 24 years as a health physicist in the Navy, the captain now lives in Leonardtown and works with the Environmental Health and Safety Commission in Bethesda, but he said he inherited his musical gene from his own parents. “I used to play bluegrass and folk with my father, who had seven brothers who all played instruments. He played banjo and guitar and they would all get together and play a lot at our house,” he said. “When I became a teenager, I got a guitar, but I really didn’t get into Irish music until I was in my mid-20s.” No doubt John’s bluegrass and folk roots have translated naturally to his chosen genre, as bluegrass stemmed from Irish and Scottish settlers who blended it with their own traditional folk tunes. Still John said he didn’t discover the genre until later in life, not until he was living in New York City in the 1970s. “I worked with a couple of people from Ireland, and the story goes that my favorite radio station switched from top 40 to disco, and I couldn’t stand that,” he said, explaining that a coworker turned him on to Celtic and Irish music, and from there his passion for the genre grew as he began collecting and transcribing tra-

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ditional tunes. Since then he said he’s amassed hundreds of songs from drinking tunes like “Whisky in a Jar” to musical renditions of the poetry of Robert Burns, the famous Bard of Scotland. He even transcribes some songs phonetically from Gaelic, though he admits he’s not fluent in the language. Having fi rst started with the Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance groups, he has performed at numerous festivals and venues as a member of the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland. He now enjoys a regular gig at D.B. McMillan’s Irish Pub (formerly Petruzzi’s Italian Bistro) in California, where he will be setting up a Session Group featuring numerous Celtic musicians from around the region. In the meantime it only takes a few minutes of watching him play to tickle your taste for all things Irish, and according to him, that’s the point. For more information on Captain John and his performance schedule, go to www.emeraldintherough.com.

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By Andrea Shiell Staff Writer While science fiction has always had its place on the page, the magic of the genre rarely ever translates as anything but campy action to the silver screen. Simply put, there are very few great science fiction movies out there, which is why Neill Blomkamp’s “District 9” is so special. Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, the story begins with a series of documentary-style interviews explaining how an alien ship came to hover over the city. After a few months of no activity from the ship, crews fly up and cut their way into the hull, where they find a large group of aliens who are dangerously malnourished and mysteriously missing their leadership. The aliens are brought down to earth and restored to health, and they are set up in a refugee camp that due to militarization and overpopulation quickly turns into a slum known as District 9. With no way of assimilating, and no way of powering their ship and returning home, the aliens (which are called “prawns,” a derogatory term which may have been coined because they look like two-legged versions of the Parktown prawn, a cricket that proliferates in urban areas in South Africa) turn to crime in order to survive, swaying public sentiment against them as laws are passed to keep them separate from the rest of society. The story takes place more than 20 years after the aliens arrive. In that time their living conditions have worsened, and a black market run by Nigerians moves in to deal in inter-species prostitution and the trading of alien weapons (which are useless to humans, who can’t operate them without alien DNA) for throw-away cuts of meat and canned cat food, which the aliens use for sustenance. As public hatred toward the aliens mounts, a private corporation, Multi-National United (MNU), steps in to take over, though it has little interest in the aliens’ welfare. The story follows an MNU operative named Wikus van der Merwe (Sharlto Copley), who is assigned the task of relocating 1.8 million aliens to a new camp located 240 km outside the city, using mercenaries to help serve eviction notices. While clearing one of the shacks of alien contraband, Wikus stumbles upon an alien serum that has been developed to recharge the alien mothership, but mishandling the vial causes some of the black liquid to infect him with alien DNA. As his genes start to mutate, Wikus finds himself unwillingly siding with the aliens and fighting against his employers to get cured and return home. Throughout the film Blomkamp’s allusions to apartheid are obvious, but no less powerful. For example MNU’s eviction of alien inhabitants clearly echoes the forced relocation of District 6 in Cape Town from 1968 to 1980, during which more than 60,000 black South Africans were forced to leave their homes by the country’s regime under the Group Areas act of 1950, and legislation passed in the film outlawing interspecies relationships (to include sexual relations) clearly resembles the Immorality Act of 1950 that outlawed sex between members of different racial groups. There are several moments of levity in the script, but the overall message of this film is very poignant. One line from the 2005 Spy Films short “Alive in Joburg,” a 6-minute piece on which ‘District 9’ was based, seems to embody the aliens’ plight when one alien being interviewed says, “We don’t want to be here, this planet doesn’t want us. We have nothing … we’re stuck.” Needless to say producer Peter Jackson and director Neill Blomkamp have delivered a fiercely original film that definitely falls into the realm of great science fiction. After all, the majesty of the genre is that even if the spotlight is on the aliens, it still always holds a mirror to human nature, in this case exposing its ugly side. It challenges the audience to examine its own human history, and ultimately asks us to decide what types of humans we would be if placed in similar circumstances. (Released by Sony Pictures; Rated R for language, sci-fi action and graphic violence; Run time 113 minutes; Four stars out of five.)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thursday, August 20 • PRISM-Changing Media Panel/Lunch Executive Inn (Leonardtown) – noon • Summer Job Fair J.T. Daugherty Conference Center – 2 p.m. • Fair Warning Irish Pub Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 5 p.m. • Wing Night VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5 p.m. • David Norris Corbel’s Fine Dining & Spirits (Leonardtown) – 5 p.m. • Gretchen Richie Café des Artistes (Leonardtown) – 6:30 p.m. • Habitat for Humanity Night Habitat ReStore (8275 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville) – 6:30 p.m. • UpStroke Vincenzos Restaurant (Lusby) – 6:30 p.m. • Ladies Night Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. • Ladies Night with DJ Pablo and DJ Marc Shubrooks Hulas Bungalow (California) – 8 p.m. • No Green JellyBeenz Gilligan’s Pier (Newburg) – 9 p.m. • Karaoke Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9:30 p.m.

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Saturday, August 22 • Southern Maryland Trail Riders Overnight Ride Fair Hill Equestrian Center – 9 a.m.

Sunday, August 23 • Wild Things Pet Program Annmarie Garden – 10 a.m.

• Poker Run for Tara’s Children Mechanicsville Moose Lodge – 9:30 a.m.

• Brain Freeze Sunday Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – noon

• Applejack K9 Academy Open House Applejack K9 Academy (Charlotte Hall) – 10 a.m.

• Pet Adoptions Pepper’s Pet Pantry (Solomons) – 1 p.m.

• Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum – 11 a.m.

• Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Luncheon J.T. Daugherty Conference Center – 2 p.m.

• Car Show Trophies to be awarded from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. No fee to enter your car. Free to the public. St. Mary’s Square & McDonald’s Parking lot, Lexington Park.

• Point Farm House and Garden Tour Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum – 2 p.m.

• Crab Feast American Legion Post 238 (Hughesville) – 12 noon

• Bull Roast American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue, noon- 4 p.m. On the menu is BBQ (sliced and minced), baked beans, green beans, potato salad, coleslaw. All you can eat. Sandwiches also available. Adults and carryouts $18; advanced ticket sales, $15, children 7-12, $5 and 6 and under, free. For discount tickets, call 301-769-2220. All proceeds benefit Legion programs.

• Wing Eating Contest Buffalo Wings Beer in Leonardtown will be hosting its first annual Wing Eating Contest to benefit the Mary Reed College Fund. There is a $20 contestant fee and a $5 fee for all other guests. A large portion of the money collected will go to the college fund, and the other portion will go to the first- and second-place winners. Signups are at noon, kids’ contest at 1 p.m., adult contest at 2 p.m. For more information, call Mandy Echoff at 240-577-1717 or e-mail MEchoff@hotmail.com. • Benefit for John Paul Girolamo/Texas Hold’Em Tournament VFW Post 2632 (California) – 2 p.m. • No Limit Texas Hold’Em “Bounty” Tournament St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge – 3 p.m.

• School House Rock LIVE! St. Michael’s School (Ridge) – 2 p.m.

• Bingo Night St. Johns School (Hollywood) – 5 p.m.

Monday, August 24 • Margarita Monday Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – noon • Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Club Swimming Assessments St. Mary’s College Swimming Pool – 5:30 p.m.

• Friday Afternoon Movie Musical: Good Girl Sandy Lexington Park Library – 2 p.m.

• Middle Ground Regency Furniture Stadium (Waldorf) – 5 p.m.

• Fair Warning Irish Pub Band Donovan’s Pub (California) – 5 p.m.

• Downtown Tunes: Geezer & 25 Hour Band Leonardtown Square – 6 p.m.

• David Norris DB McMillan’s Irish Pub – 6 p.m.

• Sunset Kayak Trip Greenwell State Park (Hollywood) – 6 p.m.

• Texas Hold’Em Tourament VFW Post 2632 (California) – 7 p.m.

• School House Rock LIVE! St. Michael’s School (Ridge) – 6:30 p.m.

• Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Club Swimming Assessments St. Mary’s College Swimming Pool – 5:30 p.m.

• Swamp Dogs La Plata Town Hall – 7 p.m.

• Big Stack Texas Hold’Em Tournament Izaak Walton Hall (Hughesville) – 7 p.m.

• Karaoke Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 7:30 p.m.

• Fred Tutman – “Environmental Economics & Environmental Justice” Sotterley Plantation Barn – 7 p.m.

• Captain John DB McMillan’s Pub – 7 p.m.

• Bent Nickel Toot’s Bar (Hollywood) – 7 p.m. • Steve Miller Band Calvert Marine Museum – 7:30 p.m. • UpStroke Jake and Al’s Chophouse (Lusby) – 8 p.m. • DJ Red Dog & Karaoke Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.

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• Country Dance Night Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9:30 p.m.

• Lloyd Dobler Effect Hulas Bungalow (California) – 8 p.m. • Cloudnine Band CJ’s Back Room (Lusby) – 8:30 p.m. • Nuttin’ Fancy Band Scuttlebutt’s (Cobb Island) – 9 p.m. • Broken Stigma Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonardtown) – 9 p.m. • Country Dance Night Cadillac Jack’s (Lexington Park) – 9:30 p.m. • No Limits Band Blue Dog Saloon (Port Tobacco) – 9:30 p.m.

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• Hollywood Lions Club Volunteer Night DB McMillan’s Irish Pub – 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 26 • Why Snooze When You Can Crooze Arby’s Restaurant Parking Lot (Leonardtown) – 5 p.m. • Captain John DB McMillan’s Pub – 6 p.m. • Bike Night Fat Boys Country Store (Leonardtown) – 6 p.m. • Special Olympics No Limit Hold’Em Tourney Bennett Building (24930 Old Three Notch Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m. • Learn to Line Dance Hotel Charles (Hughesville) – 7 p.m. • Chris Dollar: “Kayak Fishing the Chesapeake Bay” St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge – 7:30 p.m.

L ibrary Items • Free Friday Movie A PG movie (“Grease”) about good girl Sandy and bad boy Danny who find their summer romance is changed by the cliques in their 1950s school will be the featured film this Friday, Aug. 21, in Lexington Park’s Friday Afternoon Movie Musical series. The free movie starts at 2 p.m.; snacks are provided. • Reception for Artist An opening reception will be held for local artist, Vickey Hluchanek, on Aug. 26, 5-8 p.m. at Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her paintings and photography of landscapes and nature scenes will be on display through the end of September. • Last Day for Passports The last day for children to bring in their stamped Adventure Passports is Aug. 31 to receive a free Bruster’s ice cream coupon and earn chances for Sally Walker’s book, “Written in Bone.” Children ages 5-12 can still pick up an Adventure Passport at any library and visit five of the 10 sites listed to qualify. • Teen Activities Teens can register for a workshop to create a computer game using Scratch on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. or a workshop to create a simple arcade game using Gamemaker software on Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. both at Charlotte Hall. Discover U Children’s Museum is sponsoring these free workshops conducted by Deb Daniel. Registration is required. • Clinics Address Plant Problems The Master Gardeners will continue to hold plant clinics through October at each branch. The public can stop by and get help with gardening problems and questions. The clinics are held the first and third Tuesday at Lexington Park, the first and third Saturday at Charlotte Hall and the second and fourth Tuesday at Leonardtown. • Book Discussion Dates The public is invited to participate in any of the following book discussions: E.L. Doctorow’s “The March,” Aug. 20, 7 p.m., Leonardtown; Audrey Niffenegger’s, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” Aug. 31, 7 p.m. at Charlotte Hall; John Matteson’s “Eden’s Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father,” Sept. 14, 6 p.m., Lexington Park.

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Summery Watermelon Salad is Salty and Sweet When Jacques Pepin prepares this summer salad, he uses a melon baller to cut the watermelon into small rounds. But the watermelon also could be cut into cubes. Prepare this salad just before serving to prevent it from getting watery.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND MINT Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 12 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper One 8-pound seedless watermelon, scooped into balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups) 1 1/4 cups pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional) 1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce and pepper. Add the watermelon, feta, olives and onion and gently toss. Garnish with the mint and serve. (Recipe from Jacques Pepin in the July 2009 issue of Food & Wine magazine)

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On The Vine An inexpensive sparkling wine does fine in this recipe for white sangria. For the blend of fruits, use whatever is seasonal, which will cost the least and taste the best.

WHITE SANGRIA Start to finish: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

1 cup mixed cut fresh fruit (such as strawberries, peaches, white grapes) 750-millileter bottle dry sparkling wine, chilled 2 ounces brandy 2 ounces vanilla liqueur 2 ounces white grape juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 small sprig fresh mint Fill a glass pitcher with ice, then add the fruit. Slowly pour in the sparkling wine, tilting the bottle and pitcher as needed so the wine runs down the inside of the pitcher walls. In a large measuring cup, mix the brandy, vanilla liqueur, white grape juice and sugar. Pour over the fruit and sparkling wine, then garnish with mint. (Recipe from Jose Andres’ ``Made in Spain,’’ Clarkson Potter, 2008)

Healthy Bites EAT RIGHT, USE UP THOSE VEGGIES By JIM ROMANOFF For The Associated Press The peak of the backyard gardening season makes it easy to eat lots of fresh produce, but the onslaught of an abundant harvest can also lead to culinary fatigue. If you’re not into canning or don’t have the extra freezer space, you’ll need some creative ideas to keep all that food from going to waste. The first step is to look for new dishes and times (such as breakfast) to add vegetables to the menu. An omelet loaded with diced tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and onions is an obvious choice. But there are plenty of other options, too. Try making an open-faced breakfast sandwich by topping a piece of toast with sliced tomato, melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese and even an egg, if you like. The amount of vitamin C in tomatoes rivals that of the traditional glass of orange juice. Grilled slices of eggplant have a smoky flavor that makes them a perfect stand-in for bacon in a lightened version of eggs Benedict.

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“Out to get me? By Shelby Oppermann I find myself scanning the sides of the road looking for bright eyes in the night; ever watchful for the deer ready to play chicken crossing the road. Usually the lights turn out to be reflectors or beer cans. During the day it’s squirrels and at night it’s the deer. About two months ago, my husband and I were driving back from Charles County one night in “the toy” ( his convertible), and we were seeing a few deer here and there. He made the comment that if we were to hit one of the deer, it would probably fly over the hood, land on us and then rip us to shreds with it’s hooves. We

always have pleasant, interesting conversations. We nervously glanced at each other and more nervously, laughed. One month ago, my husband hit a deer. I was in my van following, but after a quick stop was a few miles behind. When he called he sounded fine, so of course, I was worried about the deer. I was told that he just tipped the deer on the left front end of the car. The deer did a 360 and ran off into the woods. My husband doesn’t like hitting deer either, but he was worried about “the toy”. The car wasn’t really damaged that bad when I got to see it. The hood looks like the deer just sat on it for a bit of rest. I have encountered deer when walking, and once in awhile they stand right outside

Book Review

“The Eleventh Victim” by Nancy Grace

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By: Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer Whatever it was, you’re sorry. You’re sorry for the youthful indiscretion that actually did go on your “permanent record” in school. You wish you hadn’t had one for the road, hadn’t lied on an official form, hadn’t gotten involved with the wrong friend. You’d apologize for the wrong thing said, the wrong person married, the wrong path taken. If you knew then what you know now – that your past will come back to haunt you – you would’ve taken different actions. In the new book “The Eleventh Victim” by Nancy Grace, a successful woman to forget what happened years ago, until her past collides with her new life in a deadly way. Not too long ago, Hailey Dean was happy. Her wedding dress was hanging in a closet and she was about to be married to the man of her dreams. But then, Will was murdered and Hailey plunged herself into her career to try to forget. As a criminal prosecutor in Atlanta, Hailey was highly effective; in fact, she never lost a case. But when Clint Burrell Cruise was charged with murder – a case for which Hailey successfully argued for the Death Penalty – Hailey had had enough. She left her family and her horrible memories behind in Georgia and moved to New York City to work as a therapist. Judge Clarence E. “C.C.” Carter had his eyes set on the Governor’s Mansion. He knew it would take every good ol’ boy favor he could

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pull in, and he might have to make some promises he wouldn’t like. But imagine how good the bourbon would taste in the office of the Governor of the State of Georgia. Imagine what the girls down at the Pink Fuzzy would say. C.C. sure liked that kind of thinking. So when the payback for a “good word” meant letting a killer go free, C.C. was only too happy to comply. The Governor’s position was his legacy. He was willing to allow Clint Burrell Cruise to walk out of jail. Clint Cruise remembered what it was like to kill a woman. He recalled how a feminine neck felt beneath his fingers. He remembered the rush of stabbing a woman. He could still feel that final struggle. And Hailey Dean would pay for taking that all away from him. Filled with tired clichés and several improbable scenarios, “The Eleventh Victim” also contains – inexplicably – a separate plot line that had very little to do with the main story. Hailey Dean was a rather unexciting heroine and I was likewise disappointed to see several “stock characters” straight out of an old stereotypical B-movie. Even the killer was pretty ho-hum, maybe because the tease-chase-attack was too brief and not very scary. That’s the bad news. The good news is that author and HLN show host Nancy Grace still has her day job. If you’re a hard-core Nancy Grace fan and you’re curious, go ahead and give “The Eleventh Victim” a try. But if you like fast-paced thrillers with realistic characters, read this and you’ll be sorry.

my back door at work. At a spiritual retreat a few years ago, a friend and I took our evening walk down the road until we were startled by the sound of a deer above us on a small hill. I heard a low growl and then paws pawing and stomping on the ground. I let out something between a scream and gasp and like the Keystone Cops we bumped into each other for a minute or two before heading quickly back up to the retreat house. My friend is braver than me and could have kept walking. That still wasn’t as scary as having an alligator growl at you. About nine years ago, we were in Florida visiting family. We got a tour of various sites in the county, and one day traveled to a beautiful park with lakes everywhere. We stopped the vehicle by one of the lakes to see alligators a little more closely. There were some gators maybe five feet from the lake’s edge As I walked quietly over towards a family with small children leisurely sitting near the edge and watching also, I realized that they were throwing raw chicken out to the gators so they could watch them fight and do death rolls. Occasionally one of the gators would utter a guttural growl and lunge towards the man with the chicken in his hand. I thought, is this what people do for family entertainment here? One lunge was a little more ferocious than the others, which was all I needed to go screaming back to the van. We then drove around other areas of the park, and unfortunately for me, didn’t see any restrooms or port-a-potties. Well, I am an old cub scout leader and hiker, “Just find me a tree I said.” What’s that old saying, “famous last words?” They found me a lovely clump of trees near the bank of a secluded

lake. I was finishing up, when I heard below me a low, guttural growl. No zipping and buttoning required at that point, just run! I’d rather encounter a deer than a gator any day. We were driving down to Point Lookout some time back, and spotted a mother and fawn who watched us travel all the way down a side road, and then watched us travel back up it. They weren’t too concerned until we stopped the car, and then they galloped across the field to safety. I had never seen the fawns leap like that. It must have leapt three feet in the air with each gallop. It was a beautiful sight. I don’t believe the farmers appreciate the sight of deer eating and frolicking in their fields as much as I do. I know deer sometimes get a bad reputation with sayings like, “She looked like a deer caught in headlights”, but really that’s not true. I saw some deer this past week in our development. The two deer were standing by the road, making no attempt to cross. As I drove slowly by, I saw them turn their heads back and forth following the cars as they drove by, including mine. My last look revealed that they had their heads together as if they were in deep conversation. I wondered what they might have been communicating. Maybe they are truly risk takers and competitive like athletes, waiting to time their run within the last seconds of a car approaching. Or those two could have Evil Knieval tendencies and been saying,” Wait a little while longer - that guy in the convertible is sure to drive by.” To each new day’s adventure, Shelby Please send comments or ideas to: shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com

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troops and the families they leave behind, as well as providing assistance to wounded warriors when they return home. Local musician Tim Mossberg said he was inspired to Toot’s Bar in Hollywood was brimming with supporters from put together a concert to help raise money for the organization all over the region on Sunday for what became a pretty big party, after his sister-in-law, who is a first sergeant in the National thrown to support Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that Guard, was deployed to Iraq. provides emergency assistance and programs to boost morale for Six bands played at the event, including Cloudnine, Dan Harbin, Richard Wagner, Too Many Mikes, Snakebite and Mossberg’s own band, Bent Nickel. At the time of Tim’s interview, hundreds had already Photo by come to the outdoor bar to drink, dance and show their Photo by Andrea Shiell Andrea support. Bikers rest on the fringes of Sunday’s Operation Homefront concert, Shiell Debanice Ball, from the D.C. metro chapter of Operation which was held at Toot’s Bar in Hollywood. Homefront, said she had been delighted to come to the day’s from that.” event. “All these bands that are playing today are military affiliated in “My husband was in the Navy, and he was in Iraq when the fires broke out in San Diego, which was where we were living some way, shape or form,” said Mossberg before he took the stage at the time,” she said. “We packed up as many of the important with his band. “So when I called these guys up … they were more things we could think of, all of my husband’s trophies and than willing to come out today.” As the guitar solos blared and people continued to filter in, stuff, and we went to Qualcomm Stadium, and that’s where we stayed, and Operation Homefront was one of the organi- handing their donations at the door, Mossberg smiled and said he zations that came out and provided support for the families. considered the event a great success. “So far we’ve got a little over a thousand dollars right now,” They had entertainment for the kids, and food and water and things to kind of keep us going till be could find other places he said, but as there were more people expected to filter in as the concert continued, the sky seemed to be the limit. to go.” Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 Since then Debanice said she has been active with the organization and was delighted to hear that Mossberg was or- chapters across the United States, and has provided assistance to more than 45,000 military families since its creation in 2001. The ganizing an event in the area. group also operates an online magazine for military wives and “I think the talent ended up coming directly from Tim … In front: Bent Nickel keyboardist Eddie Fuller gets into the spirit of women in uniform. For more information, go to www.operationhe just wanted to do something for military families, and I think it the song with his fellow musicians Tim Mossberg and Freddy Long homefront.net. just started out with his band, but the more they talked they found on guitar. In the back (not visible) is drummer Roger Clark and more people that were interested in helping out, so it kind of came bassist Sherman Schmegelmeyer.

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Discover U Children’s Museum Hits the Road The founders of Discover U Children’s Museum in Leonardtown are working to build a permanent facility with features that are typical of most children’s museums, such as children’s theater and music and art centers, as well as exhibits that celebrate aspects of the region’s local culture such as Amish life, the Chesapeake, agriculture, and technology. But in the meantime, the all-volunteer nonprofit is focused on raising funds, generating enthusiasm and growing its volunteer base by providing traveling Museum-on-the-Go! exhibits at various community events. Volunteers have scheduled a puppetry exhibit and interactive puppet show on Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mom’s Club Kids’ Fair at the Lexington Park library. Volunteers will show children how to make hand puppets using sticks, paper bags, socks or other materials. Such traveling exhibits not only help educate the children but also the public, said Elisabeth Langmack, museum president and one of its founders. “The mobile exhibits increase awareness and showa the community Submitted Photo what a children’s museum is,” she said. Grace Lindauer, far left, Steffen Lindauer and two other children watch objects blowing around in a Another example of a traveling exvertical wind tunnel exhibited by the Discover U Childrens Museum at the Beach Party in Leonardtown hibit was the vertical wind tube exhibit on Aug. 8. at the annual beach party in Leonardtown on Aug. 8. Dutchman Carpentry and Home Improvement LLC of Leonardtown constructed the wind tube based on design plans provided by the

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Rock and Roll In Leonardtown Leonardtown will rock and roll Saturday, Aug. 22, when Geezer and The 25th Hour Band headline an early evening show in the Town Square in Leonardtown. Admission is free to the concert, which begins at 6 p.m. and will end around 9:30 p.m. The 25th Hour Band is known for its hard-driving rhythms and outstanding vocals. Carol Schacter (vocalist), Charley Bass (lead guitarist and vocalist), Chuck Person (keyboardest and vocalist), Jeff Duchesne (drummer), George Henderson (bassist), and Alan Friedrich ( saxaphonist), have been entertaining crowds for 17 years. They will take the stage around 7:30 p.m. Classic rock band Geezer will open the concert at 6 p.m. Geezer has Mickey Ramos on drums and vocals, Dennis Logan handling vocals and keyboards, Charlie Hugg on bass, Frank Taylor and Robin Guyther on rhythm guitars and vocals, and Bob Schaller on lead guitar. Geezer covers songs from bands like the Beatles, Eagles, Rolling Stones and Tom Petty. The Downtown Tunes series is in its third year. The concerts are promoted by the Leonardtown Business Association to bring people to Leonardtown. Those planning to attend should bring chairs or blankets for seating. Local restaurants will be open for business during the shows.

Youth Roller Hockey Registration The county Department of Recreation & Parks invites the public to register for Youth Roller Hockey on Thursday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leonard Hall Recreation Center. The cost is $75 per individual (jerseys included), and the games dates are Sunday afternoons beginning Sept. 27 with practice once a week.

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Lear Dominates Burroughs Memorial, Long Scores First of the Season at Potomac By Doug Watson Potomac Speedway BUDDS CREEK – Kyle Lear of Severn and Stevie Long of Mechanicsville were each victorious as the limited late models spun off two events last Friday night at the Potomac speedway. Lear’s fifth feature win of the season came in the 30-lap, $1,000-to-win, Henry Burroughs while Long’s victory was in the makeup 25-lap contest from July 25. Derrick Quade and Mike Latham brought the field down to the waving of the green flag. Quade got the jump at the start and would lead until lap six. As Quade led, Lear had reached second by the second circuit and made the winning pass on lap seven. From that point on it would be a race for second as Lear easily

outdistanced the field over the remaining 23 laps to post his eighth career Potomac LLM feature win and his second consecutive win in the Burroughs memorial. “The track was as good as it’s been all season long.” Lear said. “The car was working really good on the bottom, but I knew Stevie (Long) was back there.” Lear has one goal in mind whenever he rolls through the gates at any racetrack. “We’re here to win,” he said. “We’re not in the points down here any more, so we’ll try to win as many as we can.” Stevie Long would come home second, Sommey Lacey was third, Mike Latham collected fourth and Paul Cursey completed the top five. Heats for the 25 cars on hand went to Lear, Mike Latham and PJ Hatcher. In the makeup event Ed Pope blasted out into the race lead at the drop of the green flag. Pope appeared to have the car to beat until Stevie Long made his presence known on lap nine. Long wrestled the lead from Pope on lap 10 and would drive off to a very convinc-

ing win, the second of his Potomac career. “Its been a long season.” Long said. “We’ve been good all season but have had a lot of bad luck, and it sure does feel good to fi nally win one.” Pope would hang on for second, Bruce Kane was third, Derrick Quade took fourth and Mike Latham filled the front five. In other action, Kurt Zimmerman scored his second win in a row and fifth of the season in the 16-lap street stock feature, while John Latham tallied win number four in the 15-lap hobby stock event; also, Rich Marks collected win number two in the 15lap modified event, and Greg Gunter and Larry Fuchs split twin 15-lapm four-cylinder mains.

1. Kyle Lear 2. Stevie Long 3. Sommey Lacey 4. Mike Latham 5. Paul Cursey 6. Tommy Wagner Jr. 7. Dustin Mitchell 8. JT McGlanigan 9. Darrin Henderson 10. Brandon Long 11. Andy Ball 12. Chappy Knaack 13. Kelly Putz 14. Eddie Drury 15. Matt Hill 16. Bruce Kane 17. Derrick Quade 18. PJ Hatcher 19. Timmy Booth 20. John Imler 21. Pat Wood 22. Ed Pope 23. Dave Adams (DNS) 24. Chuck Cox (DNS) 25. Allan Canter (DNS)

Limited Late Model Feature Finish (Makeup) 25 Laps 1. Stevie Long 2. Ed Pope 3. Bruce Kane 4. Derrick Quade 5. Mike Latham 6. PJ Hatcher 7. Sommey Lacey 8. Tommy Wagner Jr. 9. Paul Cursey 10. Brandon Long 11. Andy Ball 12. Chuck Cox (DNS) 13. Kenny Geer (DNS)

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Track Owner Ready For Action

By Chris Stevens Staff Writer While putting the finishing touches on preparations for this weekend’s AMA National Championship at Budds Creek Motocross Park, track operator John Beasley says that everything is going smoothly as St. Mary’s County prepares to host arguably the biggest race on the AMA circuit this season. “Everything has been going good,” Beasley said. “The track is perfect and everybody’s ready.” Beasley, who expects between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors to pass through the gates this weekend, says that the work of preparing the track and working with AMA takes a lot of work, but it’s well worth the effort. “It all starts [Wednesday],” Beasley said of riders from all over the country checking in at the track. “It’s pretty much a full-time job, but once you get it done, it’s good from there.” Beasley also takes pride in seeing local motorcycle riders coming to Budds Creek to race in an AMA event. “It’s cool because you get to watch them grow and get from amateurs to where they are right now,” he says.

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Local Riders Ready For Budds Creek By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Years of hard work, sweat and maybe a little blood have already paid off for three St. Mary’s County motorcycle riders. Now the rewards are coming as Kenny Day, Eric McKay and Robert Kraft will hit the Budds Creek Motocross Park this weekend for the 2009 American Motocross Association Pro National Championship. “It’s something I’ve been waiting for forever,” said Day, a Mechanicsville native. “I get the chance to race at a national event, my family and friends will be there to support me. Excited doesn’t describe the feelings.” “Growing up, you look at that track wondering if you’ll ever have a chance to do something like this,” said McKay, who lives in Hollywood. “I’m really excited to do this. It’s an honor.” “It’s been awesome,” said Robert Kraft of Charlotte Hall. “You grow up with these guys’ posters on your wall, and now you’re trying to beat them and you’re racing on tracks only a few people in the world get to race on, it’s

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amazing.” The three county racers are a little nervous as they will have the whole world – and their supporters – watching them as they do battle with the world’s best. “I am a little nervous, because a lot of people I know are going to be there,” Kraft said. “I’d like to put in a good showing and I think I should be all right.” Also, rain could play a major part in their journey, as the forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday. “We definitely don’t want the rain, but that part of racing,” McKay says. “Hopefully it will hold off.” For Day, the experience of turning pro has been one that he feels he’s gained a lot from. “It’s been a pretty good learning experience, I get to be a part of the whole show and get on the track with the big guys,” he said. “It’s kind of surreal.” With all these feelings and emotions, the mutual thought shared by the three racers is that this weekend is their chance to live out their dreams in front of a hometown crowd. “We look at this track, and realize this is it, man. This is what we have always wanted to do.” Eric McKay is also associate publisher of The County Times.

Budds Creek Event Major For AMA With the Pro Championships taking place at Budds Creek Motocross Park this weekend, the fans will witness some very competitive racing, especially in the 250 cc class, where the top two point-getters are separated by a mere six points. Christopher Pourcel of France edged out Ryan Dungey of Eden Prarie, Minn., in last weekend’s Unadilla Retro Motocross National in New Berlin, N.Y. The win gives Pourcel a total of 387 points on the season, while Dungey’s second-place finish upped his total to 381. Meanwhile in the 450 class, Chad Reed of Australia continued to be the front-runner in those standings, winning last weekend to extend his lead to 82 points (387-305) over Andrew Short of Smithville, Texas. The win in the 450 was Reed’s third straight at Unadilla and he looks to continue on his roll as he pulls into Budds Creek this weekend. The Pro Championships, sponsored by Lucas Oil, will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m., and the event will be nationally televised by NBC.

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SPORTS DESK

Time Well Spent: Rested Sportswriter Returns By Chris Stevens Staff Writer Well, I didn’t go off to Miami to hobnob with the stars and dance with and get numbers from various women as my dream vacation would suggest, but I did get plenty of rest and that’s always a good thing. While I was away from the County Times newsroom and various sports locales, a lot of things went on, and I was parked in front of my computer and TV checking out the happenings, so we’ll bring everyone up to speed on what’s been going on in the world of sports.

The Eye Of The Tiger Blinked It seems that death and taxes are really the only two sure things we can count on in life. Before Sunday, Tiger Woods heading into the final round of a major – and keeping that lead was the third thing. However, Tiger struggled and was very inconsistent in the final round of the PGA Championship as Y.E.

Yang overtook Tiger Sunday to win the tournament, his first major victory. In the 14 previous instances that Tiger took a lead into the final round of a major tournament event, he won every single time. There was no reason to think he wouldn’t Sunday as his closest competitor, Padraig Harrington, fell rapidly off the pace. Instead, Woods was stunned by Yang, who ran past Woods to get the win. While Tiger is still the world’s best golfer, he’s no longer superhuman as we all once thought.

Faster Than A Lightning Bolt Speaking of superhuman, I motion that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt changes his first name to “Insane.” That’s the only way to describe Bolt’s 100-meter dash victory over American Tyson Gay at the Track & Field world championships in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday. To give you an idea how fast Bolt is, Gay set an American 100-yard meter record with a blistering time of 9.71 seconds. He fin-

ished in second place because Bolt ran a 9.58. That roughly translates to 30 miles per hour in a car. The only question now is can Bolt stop celebrating early enough to run the 100 in nine seconds f lat. If he does…oh my.

your teammates, but now it’s just become a dog and pony show where everyone’s in a rush to prove how tough they are. Stick to playing the game, guys.

Vick Flying With The Beanball Has Jumped The Eagles Shark Well, color me surprised. Not known “Jumping the shark” comes from the legendary “Happy Days” episode where the Fonz , sans pants but with the leather jacket as crisp as ever, jumps over a shark, beginning the end of the show’s popularity. Maybe I’m late to the party, but Major League Baseball has to do something about beanball, which in my eyes has definitely jumped the shark. It was humorous when Boston Red Sox slugger Kevin Youkilis charged at Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello … and missed the punch. Now it’s just dangerous and out of control. It seems like once a week, teams are throwing at each other, benches clear and punches are thrown. I fully understand the notion of protecting

for taking chances, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Michael Vick Thursday, making the Eagles Super Bowl contenders if Vick provides any positive contribution to the team. He’s got his second chance, and with a pretty good mentor in Donovan McNabb, who ASKED that Vick be brought on board. His 60 Minutes interview presented a contrite, apologetic and humbled individual who seems ready to start his life over and become a positive person. Let’s hope he follows through. Comments, questions, complaints? Send ‘em all to Chris at chrisstevens@ countytimes.net.

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Former Blue Crabs Coach Picks up First Win Against Old Team Andy Etchebarren’s first win as York Revolution manager was also the 100th win for the club in Sovereign Bank Stadium history, as York downed Etchebarren’s former team, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, 7-4 in front of 3,487 fans on Tuesday night. Etcherbarren previously served as the Blue Crabs hitting coach before being hired as the Revolution’s manager last Wednesday, Aug. 12. Tom Collaro blasted a two-run first inning homerun to give the Revs a 2-0 lead. It was his team-leading 12th of the season, and second in as many nights. It is also the sixth consecutive game that the Revs have hit a homerun, the longest streak of the season. Dan Foli held the Crabs scoreless through the first four innings, but Southern Maryland tied the game at 2-2 in the fifth. John Ramistella drove in the first run with a double, and scored the equalizer on an error. It didn’t take long for York to respond, however.

With one out in the bottom of the fifth, Kennard Jones doubled to left-center, and scored as Keoni DeRenne stroked a double of his own down the right field line. After Collaro drew a walk, Matt Padgett doubled to left, scoring DeRenne. Collaro and Padgett capped the four-run outburst, coming across on an error by second baseman Mike Just, who muffed a sharp grounder ripped by Jason Aspito. The rally gave York a 6-2 lead. Lance Burkhart’s two-run homer in the sixth brought the Crabs within 6-4, but they’d get no closer. Foli (5-10) earned his third consecutive win, allowing just four earned runs in six innings. Travis Phelps retired all six faced in two innings of relief, and Juan Padilla closed it out with his first save. The bullpen did not allow a hit the final three innings. The Revs plated a final tack-on run in the seventh on an Aspito RBI single.

Maryland Bank & Trust and Blue Crabs To Host Toy Drive Sunday The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, along with presenting sponsor Maryland Bank & Trust, will host a toy drive along with the celebration of (Blue Crabs Mascot) Pinch’s birthday on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Regency Furniture Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring a toy to Pinch for his birthday so he may donate it to a great cause! Before and during the day’s game against the Newark Bears, which is scheduled to start at 5:05 p.m., donations will be accepted at the front gates. All participants who make a donation (toy or monetary) will receive a buy one/get one free lawn seat for the day’s game. The toy drive will benefit the Christmas

Connection program of Charles County, which is run by the Children’s Aid Society. Several of Pinch’s mascot friends will be in attendance for his birthday celebration, and the first 300 fans through the gate at Regency Furniture Stadium will receive a free cupcake to mark the occasion! (A special thank you goes out to Anita’s Wedding Cake Company for donating the cupcakes!) The Christmas Connection toy program is the largest and oldest running program in Charles County that provides toys and gifts for less fortunate children ages 0-17 living in Charles County. All recipients of this program are pre screened and are currently receiving some

sort of assistance through the State of Maryland. The program has been running for 20 years and currently serves 3,000 children living in Charles County annually and grows each year. Since the Christmas Connection toy program is completely donation dependent, they can only give out what they receive, making donations key. This program accepts new toys, new gifts and monetary donations. There is also a need for volunteer help at distribution, which takes place for a week-long period and is held at the La Plata National Guard Armory. Information can be obtained by calling Children’s Aid, e-mailing childrensaid@ verizon.net.

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The County Times

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Adult Volleyball League Meetings

St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks would like to inform the public of the following informational adult volleyball meetings. Teams as well as individuals are welcome to attend. Registration Information: • Co-ed League: Ages 18 and up. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Leonard Hall Recreation Center. • Men’s League: Ages 18 and up. Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Leonard Hall Recreation Center. • Women’s League: Ages 18 and up. Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. at Leonard Hall Recreation Center.

Game Information • Co-ed League: Game days are held on Mondays beginning in October at Margaret Brent Recreation Center and Carver Recreation Center. Cost is $350 per team. • Men’s League: Game days are held on Tuesdays beginning in October at Carver Recreation Center. Cost is $350 per team. • Women’s League: Game days are held on Thursdays beginning in September at Margaret Brent Recreation Center. Cost is $400 per team. No equipment needed and teams must provide their own uniforms. For more information, call Kenny Sothoron at (301) 475-4200 ext.1830.

High School Schedule Thurs., Aug. 20

Mon., Aug. 24

Boys’ Soccer

St. Mary’s Ryken at Southern, 4 p.m.

Great Mills at McDonough (Scrimmage), 6 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer

Field Hockey

Chopticon at Patuxent (Scrimmage), 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Ryken at Laurel High School (Scrimmage), 3 p.m.

Great Mills at McDonough (Scrimmage), 4 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 21

Girls’ Soccer Great Mills at Lackey (Scrimmage), 6 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer

Golf

Patuxent at Chopticon (Scrimmage), 6 p.m.

Leonardtown vs. Lackey and McDonough (Scrimmage) at Breton Bay, 4 p.m.

Field Hockey Huntingtown at Leonardtown (Scrimmage), 6 p.m.

Volleyball McDonough at Great Mills (Scrimmage), 6 p.m.

Football Leonardtown at Southern (Scrimmage), 6 p.m. St. Vincent Palloti vs. St. Mary’s Ryken at Lancaster Park, 4 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 22 Boys’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at Westlake (Scrimmage), 1 p.m.

Tues., Aug. 25 Boys’ Soccer Paul VI at St. Mary’s Ryken, 4 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer St. Mary’s Ryken at Paul VI, 4 p.m.

Wed., Aug 26

Girls’ Soccer

Field Hockey

Leonardtown/Glenelg/Good Counsel/Quince Orchard/Winston Churchill (Scrimmage) at Glenelg High School, 9 a.m. Westlake at St. Mary’s Ryken (Scrimmage), 1 p.m.

Chopticon at St. Mary’s Ryken (Scrimmage), 4 p.m.

Football Chopticon at Thomas Stone (Scrimmage), 10 a.m. Great Mills at Atholton (Scrimmage), 10 a.m.

Golf Great Mills/Chopticon/Westlake Calvert at Wicomico Shores, 4 p.m. Leonardtown vs. Patuxent and McDonough at Breton Bay, 4 p.m.

Volleyball Patuxent at Leonardtown (Scrimmage), 6 p.m. St. Mary’s Ryken at North Point (Scrimmage), 6 p.m.

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Football Camps In Full Swing

Photo by John Hunt

By John Hunt Contributing Writer The dog days of August have arrived and that means the start High School football in southern Maryland. The official first day of tryouts was Saturday, August 15, and throughout the area, there was new hope and excitement for productive seasons for the area teams including St Marys Ryken, Great Mills, Leonardtown and Chopticon. Even though it has been a mild summer, temperatures reached the mid-90s with high humidity. But the high temperatures did not dampen the spirit of the many teens that came out for the first day of practice. According to Randy Tira, Athletic Director at Leonardtown High School, there were “over 140 players” in attendance for the first day of practice with a number of them in good shape after attending conditioning sessions throughout the summer. After two scrimmage games, the Raiders will begin their regular season at Calvert on Friday, Sept. 4. At Chopticon High School Head Coach Tony Lisanti was excited about the start of camp, with 96 players in attendance and he said that there were an average of “about

In front, Joe Ballenger, strength and conditioning coach.

40” players that attended the summer conditioning and 7 on 7 training sessions. Joe Ballenger, team trainer and conditioning coach said that “working hard throughout the summer has helped a number of the players improve strength, speed and endurance.” Ballenger said that he was happy with the dedication of a number of his players. At all the area schools, players came to battle for starting positions and others will work hard just for the opportunity to be part of their own school’s proud tradition.

THURSDAY August 20, 2009

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Photo By Frank Marquart